Copyright 2016 WMC Action News 5. Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. Crawford will now take a long trip to the federal penitentiary for his violent gang leadership and activity.". One of those indicted included former police officer Vancito Gumbs, who tipped off fellow gang members about police attempts to catch them and claimed he acted as a hit man for the gang. Memphis, TN - Demarcus Deon Crawford, 36, a/k/a/ "Trip," has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise. Copyright 2016 WMC Action News 5. Tangela Jackson, 50, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on February 22, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Jackson to 60 months; 4 years supervised release. Focused mostly on crime and drug trade in Memphis, authorities zeroed in on the Gangster Disciples. A 12-count indictment was returned by a . 2016, charging a total of 16 members of the Gangster Disciples criminal enterprise with racketeering. He had earned his rank, having been a loyal and integral . DeKalb County police Chief James Conroy said he had no reason to believe any other DeKalb officers were involved with the gang. The prosecutor praised the police work and both boys for testifying. All rights reserved. Rodney Harper, 43, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on September 7, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Harper to 33 months; 3 years supervised release. Among those 'governors of governors' charged includeAlonzo Walton, who oversaw a region that included Georgia, Florida, Texas, Indiana and South Carolina; Terrance Summers who oversaw Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Florida; and Adrian Jackson who was governor of governor for the western states, including California. Demario Sprouse, 38, a/k/a "Taco," pled guilty on June 19, 2019 to the RICO conspiracy. Gangster Disciples described as a 'highly organized and ruthless gang' An indictment filed in federal court in Atlanta named 32 people and a second indictment in Memphis, Tennessee, charged 16 more FULL LIST | 32 alleged gang members indicted in Georgia During this time, an over two-year undercover operation by a multi-unit task force was taking place under the name of Operation 38 Special. Authorities said Dotson, who served prison time for murder and was released about seven months before the killings, escaped from the house by riding off on a child's bicycle. Gerald Hampton, 33, a/k/a "G-30," who was also a member of a security team, entered his plea on June 13, 2019. My friends, or my associates, were Black Disciples." After graduating the eighth grade, Tony stayed in and out of the juvenile court system in Chicago. Ricky Dortch, 56, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on May 31, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Samuel H. Mays Jr., sentenced Dortch to 15 months; 3 years supervised release. He testified that during the attack, he went to call for police and tried to fight off his uncle before ending up in the bathtub with a kitchen knife in his head. Jurors concluded Monday after less than two hours of deliberations that Jessie Dotson, 35, shot his brother in the head during an argument, then used two guns to kill five other people, including two young nephews, trying to eliminate all witnesses. Willie Boyd Hill, a self-described retired gang member, said the "Gangster Disciples'" local leader Doc Holliday discussed punishment for Cecil Dotson Jr. but they were not involved. The two-year investigation yielded nearly 50 arrests in nine states. YG QT [400 Murda Gang]For every four men in Memphis, two will eventually join a gang. 3 Almighty Vice Lord Nation: 3.1 Bloods: 3.2 Gangster Disciple Nation: 3.3 Almighty Black P. Stone Nation: All rights reserved. At the time, the leaders of two different groups, the Black Disciples and the Supreme Gangsters, aligned their groups and created the Gangster Disciples (GD). Comments are closed. Witnesses said they heard Robinson tell Gangster Disciple members . Gangster Disciple "Chief Enforcer" For the State of Tennessee Sentenced to 25 Years for RICO Conspiracy Memphis , TN - Demarcus Deon Crawford, 36, a/k/a/ "Trip," has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise. The following defendants pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Memphis over the last 2 weeks: Demarcus Crawford, 35, a/k/a "Trip," entered a guilty plea on June 7, 2019 to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity. Travis Bobo, 57, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, on February 25, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Bobo to 120 months; 5 years supervised release. April 4, law enforcement in Memphis and Atlanta announced a major bust which they said resulted in the arrest ofdozens of leaders in GD. All rights reserved. Years later, and now a high-ranking Black Disciple, Tony got caught with possession of guns and drugs within 1,000 feet of a school. He said he didn't report them to police because he feared for his life. Membership dues are collected and budding gangsters are taught to peddle drugs or torch their cars and homes to collect insurance money. This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 07:31. The Gangster Disciples promotes its enterprise through member-only activities and provides support to members . 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The victim was forced into an apartment after a member of the Gangster Disciples accused him of being a lookout for the Vice Lords, which Green denied. We're not going to give up. Johnny Smith, 61, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on November 14, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Samuel H. Mays Jr., sentenced Smith to 60 months; 4 years supervised release. Federal Agencies and Law Enforcement Partners. Take this simple test to calculate your risk of a heart attack or stroke in next 10 years, 'Nobody is laughing at your awkward misogyny': Idaho lawmaker sparks FURY after comparing women to COWS while joking about female healthcare and reproductive rights, Amy Robach is seen meeting up with estranged husband Andrew Shue in Manhattan to hand off their beloved Maltipoo Brody before heading to rendezvous with T.J. Holmes, Trump brands rape accuser E. Jean Carroll, 'mentally sick' and a 'nut job' over claims he attacked her in Bergdorf Goodman in newly unsealed depositions: Also insisted accuser 'isn't his type', And Just Like That Aidan is BACK! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. During the time period covered by the superseding indictment, he held various positions of authority for the Gangster Disciples criminal enterprise, including Governor of Memphis, First Coordinator of Memphis, and Event/Entertainment Coordinator. Memphis, TN Six Gangster Disciples, including the "Enforcer" for the State of Tennessee, have pled guilty to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity. Memphis, TN - The "Gangster Disciples" Chief of Security involved in the violent shooting that occurred at Hillview Apartments was sentenced to 263 months in federal prison. "It's really just about trying to build up a rep.", The teen said gang members are still an everyday encounter for him. The Department of Justice joined local law enforcement in Memphis on Wednesdayto announce a major break in an investigation known as Operation 38 Special. 2 Gang Sets. ATLANTA (AP) Among the four dozen alleged Gangster Disciples members charged in indictments unsealed Wednesday, one sticks out: An Atlanta-area police officer who . Dotson showed no emotion, looking straight ahead as the verdict was announced. Marco Antonio Cruz, Jr., 30, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, on July 18, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas L. Parker sentenced Cruz to 51 months. You need to be a member of Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org to add comments! Two years later, two of the survivors pointed to their "Uncle Junior" as the man who shot their dad and slashed at them knives, enough to convince the jury that Dotson was guilty of six murders and not the gang members he said committed the crimes. Board members are the highest-ranking gang members after the chairman, and at least one of them, Shauntay Craig, is charged in the Atlanta indictment. It comes after the Memphis riots on Wednesday night. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Willie Boyd Hill, a self-described retired gang member, said the "Gangster Disciples'" local leader Doc Holliday discussed punishment for Cecil Dotson Jr. but they were not involved. To enforce discipline among Gangster Disciples and adherence to the criminal organizations rules and structure, members and associates are routinely fined, beaten and even murdered for failing to follow the gangs rules. This blog does not store any files on its server. Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 726-0555; Public Inspection File. Attorneys Beth C. Boswell and Annie Christoff of the Western District of Tennessee and Trial Attorney Shauna Hale of the Criminal Division Organized Crime and Gang Section prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. Demarcus Deon Crawford, 36, was sentenced Monday after he pleaded guilty in June to racketeering conspiracy for serving as the gang's "chief enforcer" for Tennessee . The fact that this star is known as the Star of David pays homage to co-founder David . DOJ said he served as a sort of "state governor" in the gang. "[5] In May 2013, high school students warned Memphis City Schools against a proposed school merger of Booker T. Washington High School and Carver High school. Defense attorney Gerald Skahan said his client wasn't happy with the verdict, but understood it, as did the defense team. June 28, 2022 at 12:57 pm CDT. Memphis, Tennessee serves as the Southern headquarters for Tennessee based street organizations in the Southern United States. He then stabbed three more boys, who hung on for some 40 hours until help arrived, prosecutors said. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Male members of GD are referred to as "Brothers of the Struggle," and female members are referred to as "Sisters of the Struggle.". All but two were arrested in nine states -Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee and Wisconsin - after a three-year investigation. The jury was selected in Nashville because of intense local news coverage of the case, and jurors heard more than two weeks' worth of emotionally grueling testimony. Then he went after everyone else in the house with two guns, boards and several knives, leaving no DNA evidence behind in the house, which the defense pointed out. In 2021, there were approximately 102 gangs with 13,400 gang members in the city. An extension of North Memphis, north of North Memphis, are the hoods and apartment complexes of Frayser, also known as the Bay Area, and the Raleigh neighborhoods. Protecting children by combating the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes. 2018. DOJ members repeatedly called the Gangster Disciples the "epitome of organized crime." The national leader of the gang, known as the chairman, is in prison and is identified in the indictment as L.H [Larry Hoover, pictured] - he is currently serving six life sentences in jail. The DeKalb County chief of police said they received multiple reports about the officer using illegal drugs. The Black Gangster Disciples split into a number of factions, including the Black Disciples (BD) and the Gangster Disciples (GD). by the ballot or the bullet." . The Gangster Disciples promotes its enterprise through member-only activities and provides support to members charged with or incarcerated for gang-related offenses. Roy Rodgers, 54, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on March 12, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Rodgers to 27 months; 3 years supervised release. Sinaloa Cartel distributor who supplied Crips, Gangster Disciples, Vice Lords for two decades gets 15-year term White House designates most threatening transnational crime groups . It now operates across 24 states. One recruit was allegedly killed when he failed to show up for a neighborhood clean-up event organized by the gang. It began with the Memphis Drug Enforcement Administration looking into just three suspected drug offenders back in 2016, but ended up having a far larger impact. Rafael Garza, 47, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on July 31, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Samuel H. Mays Jr., sentenced Garza to 210 months. At one point, Cedric pointed at a photo of him in the hospital. With the addition of these 6 recent guilty pleas, 14 of the 16 gang members have now been found guilty for their roles in the conspiracy. The scope of the Gangster Disciples crimes is wide-ranging and consistent throughout its national operation. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department in 2010, there were approximately 182 gangs with 8,400 gang members in the county. They wore shirts and ties and spent the time coloring. "They also committed assaults, kidnappings, and attempted murders against individuals they believe to be rival gang members," Stanton added. Gangster Disciples in particular, is from the testimo ny of State witness Robert Walker, a f ormer chief of s ecurity f or the Memphis Gangster Disciples. The "Literature Coordinator" maintains contact lists, meeting minutes, membership applications, and other documents. Or read the comments of others? The "Chief of Security" for each state protects the members of gangs within the state. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the sentence today. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "[6], In 2013, Memphis City Council and Memphis Mayor A C Wharton cut funding for Blue CRUSH, the gang division of the Memphis Police Department. or redistributed. **All Lists Are Currently Being Updated**. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . He earned nine life sentences. Instead it was a fist fight.". We're going to make our communities safer," Interim Memphis Police Department Director Michael Rallings said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Timothy Brown, 39, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on April 2, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Brown to 18 months; 3 years supervised release. Other leaders and members of the Gangster Disciples have previously been sentenced for their roles in the RICO conspiracy, including: Byron Montrail Purdy, a/k/a "Lil B" or "Ghetto," 38, of Jackson, Tennessee, the GD Governor of Tennessee who received a sentence of 360 months; Derrick Kennedy Crumpton, a/k/a "38," 35, of Memphis, Tennessee, the GD Assistant Governor of Tennessee who was sentenced to 324 months; Henry Cooper, a/k/a Big Hen, 37, of Memphis, Tennessee, the GD Chief Regional Enforcer who received a sentence of 360 months; Tommy Earl Champion, Jr., a/k/a "Duct Tape," 29, of Jackson Tennessee, a GD Black Out Squad member who was sentenced to 360 months; and Daniel Lee Cole, a/k/a "D-Money," 38, a GD Assistant Governor in Jackson, Tennessee who received a sentence of 292 months. Operating much like a major corporation, national leaders communicate with local leaders through conference calls and there are networking activities, celebrations to mark the founder's birthday, weekend events and an annual Gangsters Ball, the indictment said. April 4, law enforcement in Memphis and Atlanta announced a major bust which they said resulted in the arrest of dozens of leaders in GD. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. RICO is a federal law that allows prosecutors to impose a harsherpunishment for extremely organized crime. However, prosecutors did identify some of the men they expect to face the harshest punishments: As DOJ and local law enforcement made the indictments in WestTennessee known, investigators in northern Georgia made a similar announcement. The defense tried to point the finger at several known gang members. Corey Blair, 48, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on July 19, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Samuel H. Mays sentenced Blair to 46 months; 3 years supervised release. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. They both had been members of a security team. "He had the courage to come in here and point out his uncle.". United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said: "This case demonstrates our ability and resolve to aggressively prosecute and hold accountable those who engage in organized criminal enterprises and gang conspiracies in furtherance of racketeering. The major symbol The FOLKS Nation make use of is the six-pointed star. 1.1 South Memphis. Assistant U.S. The defense was disappointed in the speed of the verdict, said attorney Marty McAfee. "CJ solved it," said prosecutor Ray Lepone. Play it now! MEMPHIS, Tenn. The highest-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples gang in Tennessee was sentenced to 30 years in prison on federal racketeering charges. They were also using fear and intimidation to terrorize communities. In 1974 due to ideological differences they split into two separate gangs. They introduced a confession to police and his mother days after the bodies were found. 38-year-old Demario Sprouse, a/k/a "Taco," pled guilty on June 19, 2019 to the RICO conspiracy. So we build up our face of knowledge, Dunavant said. Im really pleased to say that we have the ability to do that.. We are provided with additional information, intelligence, interdiction, and that leads to more search warrants, more arrests. OCDETF was established in 1982 to conduct comprehensive, multilevel attacks on major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations, and to diminish the violence and other criminal activity associated with the drug trade. In 2021, there were approximately 102 gangs with 13,400 gang members in the city. Most shockingly, a former Atlanta-area police officer described as a 'bad apple' was also indicted. and I was like, 'No,'" a teenager said. Only subscribers can view or add comments. Law enforcement officials said GDis a highly organized and sophisticated gang. . Published: 11:00 EST, 5 May 2016 | Updated: 15:50 EST, 5 May 2016, Vancito Gumbs (pictured), who was an officer in DeKalb County, tipped off fellow gang members to police activity andtold someone he killed people as a hit man for the gang. Made famous over the years through everyones favorite rappers, Young Dolph from Castalia, Juicy J from Evergreen, 8 Ball & MJG from Orange Mound, Moneybagg Yo from Walker Homes, Blac Youngsta from South Parkway, or Project Pat from Hyde Park/Hollywood, this map gives a perfect example of the streets within the city of Memphis. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Gangster Disciples long have been the predominant gang in the Englewood neighborhood. Known for rap icons and pioneers like Young Dolph, DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG, Playa Fly, and a number of other rappers, South Memphis hoods are some of the most known in the city, in a section that was once known as Funky Town. Formed in 1974 as a 60-man operation, the GD has matured into a centralized criminal organization with nearly 30,000 members in . Savino Juarez Cabrales, 46, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, on June 21, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas L. Parker sentenced Cabrales to 120 months; 5 years supervised release. Associate of Memphis Mob Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy. Timothy Woods, 49, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on July 31, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Samuel H. Mays Jr., sentenced Woods to 120 months. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. While the district attorneys office is turning the page, the information gathered and connections made across the last few years will continue to pay dividends moving forward. Vancito Gumbs, who was an officer in DeKalb County, tipped off fellow gang members to police activity, including an October raid on a bar that he knew a gang member frequented, the indictment said. According to the superseding indictment, the Gangster Disciples enterprise has a highly organized structure with a nationwide reach. This prosecution was brought as part of the Department of Justices Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program. During the time period covered by the superseding indictment, he held various positions of authority for the Gangster Disciples criminal enterprise, including Governor of Memphis, First Coordinator of Memphis, and Event/Entertainment Coordinator. State-level leaders are called governors. Memphis Police Officer B. 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