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. 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Nummer 6 - 2017; Nummer 5 - 2017; Nummer 4 - 2017; Nummer 3 - 2017; Nummer 2 - 2017 She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal. 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. Forty-eight alleged members of the violent Gangster Disciples Gang - including the top leaders in Tennessee and Georgia - have been charged in two indictments and accused of conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise that included multiple murders, attempted murder and drug crimes. 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. The gang protects its power through threats, intimidation, and violence, including murder, attempted murder, assault, and obstruction of justice. 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. to McLemore to South Parkway, which were the citys first all-black neighborhoods, but also the former home of projects like LeMoyne Gardens, Fowler Homes, Foote Homes, and Cleaborne Homes. History: Also known as Black Gangster Disciples, GDs, or BGDs, the gang's origins go back to the 1960s and the south side of Chicago. "These are individuals who are calling shots and making leadership decisions as it relates to the criminal enterprise," Stanton said. 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 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. Derrick Crumpton, whowas in charge of issuing orders to kill rival gang members and coordinating criminal activity. Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today. Closed Captioning/Audio Description. New documents show a Memphis Police officer who got involved with a suspect in a murder case he was investigating knew the whole time she was a high up member of the Gangster Disciples. Gangs don't . Theotis Evans, 42, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, on May 31, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Evans to 24 months; 3 years supervised release. The defense was disappointed in the speed of the verdict, said attorney Marty McAfee. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The . 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Lipman sentenced Bobo to 120 months; 5 years supervised release. In Atlanta, leaders said the Gangster Disciples have groups, called "counts" or "decks,'' in more than 30 states, especially in the southeastern United States. 1.2 East Memphis. It is a highly structured and . 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. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the sentence today. 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. At the top of the national group is the "Chairman," a man known as L.H. 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. Memphis Police Officer B. Johnson stares off into the distance while responding to a homicide call in North Memphis Sept. 17, 2020. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. 2018. They use front organizations to integrate themselves in the communities they live in. In 2015, the cousin of Shelby County Sheriff Bill Oldham was targeted in a robbery/homicide after a drug deal gone wrong. Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Gangs in the Memphis area are concentrated in high crime black neighborhoods like College Park, Hollywood, Hickory Hill, Parkway Village, Westwood, Raleigh, Frayser, Orange Mound . MEMPHIS, Tenn. A three-year federal drug trafficking investigation has been completed, with dozens of gang-affiliated drug traffickers being sentenced. One of the main priorities of the Department of Justice is to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations and so, 34 people have now been sentenced for their roles in this. Memphis, TN - Two members of the violent "Gangster Disciples" street gang were sentenced to federal prison. Abstract. 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. However, prosecutors put Dotson Jr. who was 9 at the time of the attack on the stand last week. 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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 On May 29, 2015, a group of Gangster Disciples murdered a recent graduate of Memphis University School. If the prospect proves himself during an unprovoked attack on an innocent person, he is admitted to the gangsomething the teen refused to do. Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentences today. The national leader of the gang, known as the chairman, is in prison and is identified in the indictment as L.H [Larry Hoover]. Associate of Memphis Mob Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy. Underneath the Chairman are "Board Members," who maintain contact with state and regional leaders--the "Governor-of-Governors," "Governors," and"Assistant Governors.". Woman accused of driving into home, killing former pro basketball player Galen Young granted diversion, Gangster Disciples the "epitome of organized crime. Operation Gangsters Paradise finally came to a close Thursday with the law enforcement giving out time to 34 people. 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. The Gangster Disciples were organized into different positions, including board members, and governor-of-governors who each controlled geographic regions; governors, assistant governors, chief enforcers and chief of security for each state or regions within the state where the Gangster Disciples were active; and coordinators and leaders within each local group. Today, OCDETF combines the resources and expertise of its member federal agencies in cooperation with state and local law enforcement. This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 07:31. [7], In 2013, the FBI arrested Gangster Disciples Folk Nation members[8] on charges of sex trafficking and forced child prostitution. 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. 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. "They might have been thinking about as it was being put forward. 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. Formed in 1974 as a 60-man operation, the GD has matured into a centralized criminal organization with nearly 30,000 members in . DOJ said he served as a sort of "state governor" in the gang. Play it now! 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. Baffling 'nursing assistant' puzzle proves so complex even AI couldn't work it out (but one Twitter user thinks HE has cracked it), How old is YOUR heart? The men arrested in Memphisface federal racketeering and drug charges;some of them even face attempted murder charges. It was determined that the officersupplied information to the Gangster Disciples and protected them. Making sure that victims of federal crimes are treated with compassion, fairness and respect. All rights reserved. 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 . Nummer 2 - 2018; Nummer 1 - 2018; 2017. 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. Members of the Gangster Disciples are accused of committing murders, attempted murders, drug trafficking, credit card fraud, robbery and extortion. 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. Some counts specifically name their enforcement teams, for example, "HATE Committee" and "BLACC Team" are two specially named teams. 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Parker sentenced Cabrales to 120 months; 5 years supervised release. 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. MEMPHIS, Tenn. The highest-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples gang in Tennessee was sentenced to 30 years in prison on federal racketeering charges. 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. 16 suspected Gangster Disciples leaders arrested, RAW: DOJ releases info on Gangster Disciples indictments. Demario Sprouse, 38, a/k/a "Taco," pled guilty on June 19, 2019 to the RICO conspiracy. Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. Gerald Hampton, 33, a/k/a "G-30," who was also a member of a security team, entered his plea on June 13, 2019. 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. Scroll through and view the legendary sections of the North Memphis, South Memphis, and East Memphis hoods to go along with Orange Mound, BlackHaven, WestWood, and much more. Antonio Goss, 43, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, on February 4, 2019, U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman sentenced Goss to 120 months; 3 years supervised release. 3 Almighty Vice Lord Nation: 3.1 Bloods: 3.2 Gangster Disciple Nation: 3.3 Almighty Black P. 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