2018. "CJ solved it," said prosecutor Ray Lepone. 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. "We're not going to stop. Closed Captioning/Audio Description. Making sure that victims of federal crimes are treated with compassion, fairness and respect. DOJ members repeatedly called the Gangster Disciples the "epitome of organized crime." . Were very pleased to deliver justice and to accomplish that, U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant said. On March 9, 2020, U.S. District Court Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr., sentenced Crawford to 300 months in federal prison followed by 5 years of supervised release. Click here to read the indictments from Georgia, which include more than 30 alleged gangsters and a police officer from DeKalb County. Everyone in town expected this to be a whipping. 2 Gang Sets. Jackie Arnold, 49, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, marijuana and conspiracy to commit money laundering, on July 17, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Arnold to 180 months; 4 years supervised release. The Gangster Disciples (often abbreviated as the GD's, formerly GDN) are an African American street and prison gang, which was formed in 1969, by Larry Hoover and David Barksdale.The two rival gangsters united together to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN).Since 1989, after a decline in leadership caused friction between the two gangs, the BGDN has divided into different factions . Shunta Thompson-Truehart, 40, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, on January 14, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced to Thompson-Truehart to 24 months; 4 years supervised release. He said he was at the house on Lester Street, a poor and crime-ridden part of Memphis, and hid under a bed during the slayings. or redistributed. MEMPHIS, Tenn. Twenty-six people have been arrested as the result of a six-month cocaine trafficking investigation in North Memphis, law enforcement officials announced Thursday. We are provided with additional information, intelligence, interdiction, and that leads to more search warrants, more arrests. DOJ said he served as a sort of "state governor" in the gang. ", 19 Gangster Disciples members were arrested. Hem; Artiklar; Nummer. The Gangster Disciples is a violent gang that began in Chicago in the 1970s when the Black Disciples and the Supreme Gangsters merged, the Atlanta indictment says. The Gangster Disciples are a large gang operating in and around Memphis and headquartered in Chicago. Play it now! The GD are involved in criminal activity in more than 30 states. "Alleged high ranking members and leaders of the . The Gangster Disciples literature states that they "would overturn this system without hesitation because they have absolutely nothing to lose. No media access was given to family members after the verdict, but Lepone said they were pleased with the decision. Copyright 2016 WMC Action News 5. "They also committed assaults, kidnappings, and attempted murders against individuals they believe to be rival gang members," Stanton added. Wanda Amos, 44, conspiracy to commit money laundering, on February 15, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Amos to 24 months supervised release (probation). https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/16-alleged-gangster-disciples-members-indicted-federal-racketeering-charges. He then stabbed three more boys, who hung on for some 40 hours until help arrived, prosecutors said. Memphis, Tennessee serves as the Southern headquarters for Tennessee based street organizations in the Southern United States. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. They introduced a confession to police and his mother days after the bodies were found. Rico Harris, 46, a/k/a "Big Brim," and Denton Suggs, 43, a/k/a "Denton Morman," a/k/a "Denny Mo," a/k/a "Diddy Mo," both entered guilty pleas on June 7, 2019 to the RICO charge. In Atlanta, leaders said the Gangster Disciples have groups, called "counts" or "decks,'' in more than 30 states, especially in the southeastern United States. The leadership of the Gangster Disciples (GD) criminal enterprise is organized into different positions, including national board members; governors of governors who controlled multiple states or geographic regions; and governors, assistant governors, chief enforcers, chiefs of security, and security team members for each state or region within the state where the Gangster Disciples were active. The defendants are scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge John T. Fowlkes Jr. as follows: Rico Harris on August 21, 2019; Shamar James on September 19, 2019; Denton Suggs on September 20, 2019; Demarcus Crawford on September 26, 2019; Gerald Hampton on September 27, 2019 and Demario Sprouse on October 3, 2019. In addition to Tennessee, the gang reportedly operates in more than 35 states. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the sentence today. 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. Dotson showed no emotion, looking straight ahead as the verdict was announced. 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. Each state additionally has a "Chief Enforcer," responsible for enforcing the gang's codes and regulations. The Gangster Disciples promotes its enterprise through member-only activities and provides support to members . This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 07:31. Sign up for our morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. Paramedics testified they thought the boy was dead until he twitched. 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). She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal. 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. FOX13 learned the Gangster Disciples, a prominent street gang with a large presence in the Memphis area, made a threat toward Mississippi authorities. 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The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent organizations. The DOJ said it had not used RICO in WestTennessee since sentencing Memphis drug lord Craig Petties in 2008. . Jessie Dotson, in his testimony, blamed the attack on gang members. Joseph Brown, 43, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on September 6, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Brown to 34 months; 3 years supervised release. They targeted the hierarchy around the city, in hopes of preventing other gang members from stepping up after arrests were made. Sprouse held the prior rank of Chief of Security for a section located within Memphis. 1 There is a "board" in Chicago, led by the "king," Larry Hoover, who acts as the national supervisor, which appoints an "overseer" in other cities. 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Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. They also have coordinators and leaders within each local group. "They might have been thinking about as it was being put forward. Memphis Gangs Key: Red = Blood/Vice Lords | Blue = Crips/Gangster Disciples | Black = Unknown | Dark Purple = Mixed | Green = former housing projects . Rico Fason, 33, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, on May 20, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Fason to 90 months; 4 years supervised release. All but two were arrested in nine states -Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee and Wisconsin - after a three-year investigation. Protecting children by combating the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes. They also teach new members about gang codes, rules, regulations, and technology. Positions of Authority. However, prosecutors put Dotson Jr. who was 9 at the time of the attack on the stand last week. Focused mostly on crime and drug trade in Memphis, authorities zeroed in on the Gangster Disciples. John Horn, the US attorney in Atlanta, said: 'These charges show how a national gang really can wreak havoc on communities across the country.'. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. They were also using fear and intimidation to terrorize communities. Membership dues are collected and budding gangsters are taught to peddle drugs or torch their cars and homes to collect insurance money. 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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. Groups such as the Gangster Disciples, Crips, Bloods and Latin Kings are splintering into neighborhood cells with names like the Choppa Gang in Hickory Hill, Concrete Cartel in East Memphis, 4 Corners in Orange Mound, and Dixie Homes Murder Squad, Major Frank Winston of MPD's Multi-Agency Gang Unit said. Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. Defense attorney Gerald Skahan said his client wasn't happy with the verdict, but understood it, as did the defense team. Each defendant faces sentences of up to life in federal prison, not more than a $250,000 fine, plus 5 years supervised release along with a mandatory special assessment. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian). Protecting children by combating the proliferation of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes. "[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. 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. In Georgia alone, the gang was responsible for at least 10 murders and 12 attempted murders, Horn said. Crawford was the Gangster Disciples "Chief Enforcer" for the State of Tennessee, meaning he was responsible for Gangster Disciple criminal activity in all of those regions. Federal Agencies and Law Enforcement Partners. The gang's hierarchy is based on the premise that 'the enterprise will be ready to step in and run the United States should its government fail,' the indictment claimed. 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. 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. Cherri Green "This is a very serious threat. An indictment filed in federal court in Atlanta last week names 32 people and a second indictment in Memphis, Tennessee, charges 16 more. Home to legendary communities like Orange Mound and the heart of South Memphis, an area from Crump Blvd. All rights reserved. They are internally governed according to an established hierarchy. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said: "Operation .38 Special 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. Copyright 2016 WMC Action News 5. 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 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 3 Almighty Vice Lord Nation: 3.1 Bloods: 3.2 Gangster Disciple Nation: 3.3 Almighty Black P. Stone Nation: According to the superseding indictment, the Gangster Disciples is a highly-organized national gang active in more than 35 states. They use front organizations to integrate themselves in the communities they live in. At the top of the national group is the "Chairman," a man known as L.H. The defense tried to point the finger at several known gang members. 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. The two-year investigation yielded nearly 50 arrests in nine states. Governors typically coordinate much of the criminal activity that occurs within a particular state. Gerald Hampton, 33, a/k/a "G-30," who was also a member of a security team, entered his plea on June 13, 2019. Assistant governors collect dues from individual groups, called "counts" or "decks.". A 12-count indictment was returned by a . You need to be a member of Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org to add comments! So we build up our face of knowledge, Dunavant said. Gangs don't go after families, Hill said. State-level leaders are called governors. The comments below have been moderated in advance. WASHINGTONSix alleged members of the violent Gangster Disciples Gang have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in the attempted murders of five teenagers in South Memphis, Tennessee. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The Associated Press. According to an FBI report, the Black Gangster Disciples were active in Memphis in the 1980s. It came from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Thursday evening - a bulletin to police warning of a threat against all law enforcement by the Gangster Disciples street gang. 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. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Robert Jones, whoissued kill orders, killed people himself, kidnapped people, and sold drugs. Nummer 2 - 2018; Nummer 1 - 2018; 2017. [7], In 2013, the FBI arrested Gangster Disciples Folk Nation members[8] on charges of sex trafficking and forced child prostitution. Made famous by Project Pat, representing the North North, the map above highlighted the North Memphis hoods and Memphis gangs within areas like Smokey City, Klondike, Hyde Park and Hollywood, Binghampton, Mitchell Heights and more. 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. DOJ said he led the Memphis wing of the gang. 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. [3][4], After a series of gang related robberies at Tom Lee Park on the river bluff in downtown Memphis, the Memphis Police Department said that "they often feel powerless to control these out-of-control teens. "It's really just about trying to build up a rep.", The teen said gang members are still an everyday encounter for him. Foyice Clark, 62, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on July 31, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Clark to 57 months; 5 years supervised release. 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. 1.3 Demolished. March 12, 2020. Here's an explanation of the extensive coordination and organization of the infamous gang. Gangster Disciples long have been the predominant gang in the Englewood neighborhood. (If you want to fight mma/box) "contact us on" uflmightymouse@gmail.com. The major symbol The FOLKS Nation make use of is the six-pointed star. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Outside of the original South Memphis hoods, south I-240 is the areas of Westwood, Walker Homes, Blackhaven (Whitehaven), Riverside, Castalia, and expanding as far as Southeast Memphis (East Memphis), with numerous Memphis gangs like Pirus, Hoovers, Grape Street Crips, Neighborhood Crips, and more. The Gangster Disciples is a dangerous gang founded in the 1970's in Chicago, Illinois. These guilty pleas are the latest convictions in a large RICO conspiracy case, "Operation .38 Special", which was originally indicted in May, 2016, charging a total . Roderick Kelley, 44, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on August 5, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Kelley to 46 months; 4 years supervised release. YG QT [400 Murda Gang]For every four men in Memphis, two will eventually join a gang. Both sets of indictments are a result of Operation 38 Special, but DOJ leaders stressed that the investigation is happening in other areas across the country. MEMPHIS, Tenn. Two boys left to die during a bloody rampage in a Memphis home turned into key witnesses who helped convict their uncle of six murders in one of the city's worst mass slayings. The Gangster Disciples are part of the "Folk Nation." Some members will claim to be members of "Growth and Development" and out of criminal activity. 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. MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Sixteen people suspected of leading a gang that originated out of Chicago in the 1970s are now in a West Tennessee jail. Crawford, during the time period covered in the superseding indictment, held the rank of Enforcer for the entire State of Tennessee for the Gangster Disciples. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, ATLANTA (AP) Among the four dozen alleged Gangster Disciples members charged in indictments unsealed Wednesday, one sticks out: An Atlanta-area police officer who . With the addition of this guilty plea . Making sure that victims of federal crimes are treated with compassion, fairness and respect. As Chief of Security, Edwin Carvin aka "Ren," was responsible for ensuring the security of This prosecution was brought as part of the Justice Departments Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent organizations. Yet, as the group was growing, so was it splintering. Os Gangster Disciples surgiram em nmero significativo em Memphis, Tennessee, na dcada de 1980, sendo a primeira gangue de rua moderna a conseguir o feito. MEMPHIS, Tenn. Forty-eight members of a violent nationwide gang that 'infected the good people of our communities like a cancer' have been indicted. 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. The Black Gangster Disciples split into a number of factions, including the Black Disciples (BD) and the Gangster Disciples (GD). In 2021, there were approximately 102 gangs with 13,400 gang members in the city. "It's a clear sign that we are not going to tolerate gangs poisoning our neighborhoods with guns, violence, and drugs," Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said. Some counts specifically name their enforcement teams, for example, "HATE Committee" and "BLACC Team" are two specially named teams. Alfredo Arambul, 37, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. District Court Judge Samuel H. Mays sentenced Arambul to 120 months followed by 3 years supervised release. LINK TO SECOND CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/_twN8aOfMTsBeat Playing During Second Channel: https://youtu.be/P8QTrSBsKf0If Y'all Fuck Wit Me, Check Out Lul Curls. **All Lists Are Currently Being Updated**. (WMC) - The Gangster Disciples is a dangerous gang founded in the 1970's in Chicago, Illinois. This sentencing is the latest reckoning in a large RICO conspiracy case, "Operation .38 Special", which was originally indicted in May, 2016, charging a total of 16 members of the Gangster Disciples criminal enterprise with racketeering. Read: Profile of Rockford Gangster Disciples boss Karl Fort; 38-year-old Byron Montrail Purdy, known on the streets of Jackson, Tennessee, by his nicknames "Lil B" or "Ghetto," was the highest-ranking Gangster Disciple within the State of Tennessee, holding the title of governor. Memphis Police Officer B. Johnson stares off into the distance while responding to a homicide call in North Memphis Sept. 17, 2020. 1.1 South Memphis. 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. 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. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the sentence today. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Jackson Police Department Gang Enforcement Team, Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriffs Office, 28th Judicial District West Tennessee Drug Task Force, 26th, 25th, and 30th Judicial District Attorneys General Offices, Sheriffs Offices for Tipton, DeSoto, Madison and Fayette Counties, Police Departments of Bartlett, Germantown and Columbia, TN. They organize community clean-up events, "Stop the Violence" rallies, and events to feed the homeless as a way to mask their criminal activities. 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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. It was determined that the officersupplied information to the Gangster Disciples and protected them. A local Gangster Disciple was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Wednesday for conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise, U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant announced. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A leader of the Gangster Disciples street gang in Tennessee has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, federal prosecutors said. Regional leaders, who oversee several states, are called governors of governors. 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. by the ballot or the bullet." . 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