Bridgeport gang member gets 40 years for fatal shooting and gang-related violence
BRIDGEPORT, CT – A 30-year-old member of a violent Bridgeport street gang was sentenced Monday to 40 years in federal prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that included murder, drug…
Bronx Gang Member Who Shot 12-Year Old Child In Playground Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that NICHOLAS JOSEPH, a/k/a “Gotti,” a/k/a “Finesse,” was sentenced today to 22 years in prison in connection with…
10 Boston Gang Members and Associates Convicted of Racketeering, Drug and Firearm Offenses
BOSTON – Ten members and associates of NOB, a Boston-based street gang, have pleaded guilty over the last several weeks in federal court to various crimes, including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, drug trafficking…
Troy Resident Pleads Guilty to Role in Nationwide “Felony Lane Gang” Conspiracy
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Terrell McDonald, age 32, of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Michael…
Two Members of Baltimore “Triple C” Gang Plead Guilty to a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murders and Attempted Murders
Baltimore, Maryland – Rashaud Nesmith, a/k/a Shaud, age 21, and Michael Chester, a/k/a Mikkie, age 23, both of Baltimore, have pleaded guilty to their participation in a racketeering conspiracy, including attempted murder…
Gang Members And Others Who Used Violence To Take Control Of New York Fire Mitigation Industry Charged With Racketeering And Extortion
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Ricky J.…
Philly Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Shooting Driver after Motor Vehicle Crash
PHILADELPHIA (PRESS RELEA) — A Philadelphia judge found Quayshon Glass (DOB 8/16/1999) guilty of Aggravated Assault and Possession of an Instrument of Crime stemming from a traffic accident and shooting that occurred in…
14 Alleged Traveling Vice Lord Gang Members Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges
Memphis, TN –A federal grand jury has indicted fourteen alleged members and associates of the Traveling Vice Lord /Junk Yard Dogs (TVL/JYD), a …
Normandy, Franklin, And Loudon “Nfl” Gang Member Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Participate in a Racketeering Enterprise
Baltimore, Maryland – Juawan Davis, age 25, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise. Following his guilty plea, U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced…
New Haven Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Narcotics Offenses
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SHAVARIUS SMITH, 22, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today via videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector in…
Convicted Gang Member Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gun Possession in Project Safe Neighborhoods Case
VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Valdosta resident and member of a criminal street gang organization was sentenced to serve more than eight years in prison for illegally possessing a gun. Deontrey Demorria Crumpton,…
Bronx Gang Member Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder, And Racketeering
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Keechant L. Sewell, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent-in-Charge…
Three Members Of Sonoma Motorcycle Gang Convicted Of Racketeering Conspiracy And Related Crimes
SAN FRANCISCO – Earlier today, a federal jury found Jonathan Nelson, a/k/a Jon Jon; Brian Wayne Wendt; and Russell Taylor Ott, a/k/a Rusty, guilty of murder in aid of racketeering as part…
Rocky Mount Woman Sentenced for Drug and Firearms Offenses Concerning Buying Guns for Gang Members
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Rocky Mount woman was sentenced yesterday to 71 months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl and conspiring to make false statements during the purchase of…
Cherry Hill Gang Member Admits to Murdering a Rival Gang Member and Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Participate in a Racketeering Enterprise
Baltimore, Maryland- Deaven Cherry, age 35, of Baltimore, Maryland pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District…
Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years for Two Murders and Other Violent Crimes
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Dylan Cruz, a member of the Red Lane Gorillas “set” of the Bloods street gang, was sentenced by United States District Judge Joanna Seybert…
54-Year-Old New York City Food Vendor Assaulted and Robbed by Gang of Teens
NEW YORK, NY – While many across the city were celebrating the extended Memorial Day weekend in New York City, this group of teens had other celebrations in mind. On Saturday, May…
Self-Professed Charleston Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Offense
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — Travis Stefenon Dequan Lawrence, 29, of Charleston, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Evidence presented…
Bridgeport Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Racketeering Charge
JAMAR TRAYLOR, also known as “J-Hop,” 22, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to a racketeering charge stemming from his participation in a violent…
Gang Member Involved in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison
ASANTE GAINES, also known as “Santi,” 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 190 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…
Federal Jury Convicts Two Gang Members Of Conspiracies To Commit Assault And Murder Inside Monterey County Jail
SAN JOSE – A federal jury convicted Vincent Gerald Garcia and Jorge Jasso today of engaging in multiple conspiracies involving gang membership and gang violence, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds…