West Trenton, NJ - Early this morning in locations throughout
New Jersey, t he State Police’s Intelligence Section launched raids
against the infamous Nine Trey Gangsters street gang targeting 96 gang
members and affiliated persons. Dubbed “Operation Nine Connect,” today’s
actions are the culmination of an 11-month joint investigation by the
Division of State Police and the Division of Criminal Justice aimed at
disabling this violent group believed to be responsible for more violent
crime than any other street gang. Arrests continued throughout the morning
in locations across the state. As of the printing of this release, more
than 60 persons had been arrested with further arrests expected over
the coming weeks.
Teams of troopers and officers from 31 agencies in 7 counties arrested
their quarry and executed more than 15 search warrants to recover additional
evidence of crimes. During the operation, approximately 500 law enforcement
officers worked in this cooperative effort. Charges ranged from 1 st
degree Racketeering to extortion, money laundering, organized criminal
gambling, distribution of CDS (drugs), weapons charges, and conspiracy
to commit these crimes. Intelligence has revealed that Nine Trey members
have been responsible for a number of murders and untold numbers of drive
by shootings.
During the execution of arrest and search warrants today, several handguns
were recovered and quantities of drugs were seized in each of the three
regions. Arrest teams processed subjects in the closest of three regional
State Police headquarter buildings in Buena ( Atlantic ), Hamilton (Mercer),
and Totowa ( Passaic ). Each regional location was staffed with Deputy
Attorneys General to provide legal guidance throughout the operation.
From there, the gang members and affiliates were bussed to Mercer County
Jail, where by prior agreement, they were all lodged pending arraignments
over the next few days.
“Our aim in this investigation was, quite simply,
to put an end to this extremely violent set of the Bloods
street gang in New Jersey ,” said Attorney General
Farber. “We have successfully executed one of the most
significant and large-scale gang takedowns in the history
of law enforcement in our state.”
“In this operation, the State Police are indeed striking
at the root of evil rather than hacking at its branches,” said
Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State
Police. “This type of intelligence-led policing reduces
crime by eliminating it at the source.”
Operation Nine Connect is the first major project of the
realignment of the investigative resources in the State Police
that occurred in 2005. Lt. Colonel Frank Rodgers, Deputy
Superintendent of the Investigations Branch initiated these
changes to infuse intelligence-based policing into the architecture
of the agency. Intelligence analysts worked through the results
of the Statewide Gang Survey and pored over crime data to
come up with the most critical threat to safety in New Jersey
.
“We found the Nine Trey set of the Bloods were responsible
for more violence and crime than any other source at this
time,” said LTC Rodgers. “By concentrating our
enforcement on the source of the problem, we will have an
impact on the quality of life for our citizens.”
“We took down almost the entire leadership of the
Nine Trey set,” added Rodgers. “We are very satisfied
with the results of Operation Nine Connect.” The State
Police gang analysts estimate the strength of this set to
be between 250 and 275 members in New Jersey .
“This is what we have in store for the leaders of
New Jersey ’s violent street gangs,” said Division
of Criminal Justice Director Gregory A. Paw. “We will
be steadfast in our efforts to arrest and prosecute those
responsible for the gunfire that is ravaging many of our
communities.”
Under the new structure, Regional Intelligence Groups (RIG)
contain both analysts and intelligence officers responsible
for interpreting the criminal environment within each bureau’s
specific area of responsibility. They provide strategic and
tactical intelligence products that influence how best to
allocate resources.
The Nine Trey Gangster are located throughout New Jersey,
with strong networks located in the cities of Newark, Paterson,
Atlantic City, Trenton, Asbury Park, Keansburg, and Bridgeton/Millville/Vineland
(BMV are run as a single entity by the bloods hierarchy).
The name “Operation Nine Connect” was derived
from the gangs organized hierarchy that moved leadership
members around to run different cities and allowed high-ranking
members in prison to issue orders to others on the outside.
East Coast Bloods sets were founded on Rikers Island in 1993
by Omar Portee (O.G. Mack) and Leonard McKenzie (O.G. Deadeye).
The first
set created in the prison was the Nine Trey Gangsters. Mack
and O.G. Deadeye are considered the "Godfathers" or
O.G. (Original Gangster) of the East Coast Bloods. The two
recruited inmates to form the Bloods to fight off the Neta
and Latin King gangs within the facilities. Identifiers include
distinct tattoos, the use of hand signs, and the display
of red items on their person, such as red bandanas, caps,
and clothing.
Their organizational structure typically consists of multiple
OG (Original Gangster), Captains, Lieutenants, and Soldiers.
Historically, Bloods members have been involved with murder,
aggravated assault, sexual assaults, witness intimidation,
firearms trafficking, vehicle theft, and most of all, narcotics
distribution.
In the state of New Jersey, the Newark set is the largest,
and most influential, directing a portion of the criminal
activities occurring in other Nine Trey Gangsters city strongholds.
David “Duke” Allen , of Newark (NJ) has received “Universal
G Status” within the Nine Trey Gangsters gang, which
affords him this status on a nationwide level. The investigation
has revealed that Allen, from prison, has ordered disciplinary
actions as well as hits on fellow gang members for Bloods
misconduct.
In the Central region, the Trenton set is the most prominent,
and was the focus of the initial investigation. Smaller sets
are located in Asbury Park and Keansburg. These two sets
have established structures with 5-star generals in command.
In the South region, Atlantic City is the stronghold.
“The information gathered in this case and through
these arrests will continue to fuel our attack on street
gangs and the crimes they commit,” said Colonel Fuentes. “Guided
by intelligence-based policing, we will follow crime to its
root causes and strike our most effective blows there.”
Nine Connect Arrests List
Nine Connect Arrests (North)
1. James T Pringle, aka Rell, 01-22-1973 (301 Broadway Ave,
Apt K, Newark, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
2. Ihiesha K Williams, 07-19-1975 (301 Broadway Ave, Apt
K, Newark, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
3. Terrell D Williams, aka Rell-Rell, 06-16-1980 (767 South
20th St, Newark, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
4. Emilio Crespo, aka Roger Rabbit, 01-31-1974 (102 West
142nd St, Apt 4C, NYC,
NY) Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
5. Angelo Stevenson, aka Millenium, 06-01-1979 (392 East
26th St, Paterson, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
6. Krystal L Coleman, aka Bris, 08-09-1985 (120 Seth Boyden
Terrace, Apt 3A,
Newark, NJ) Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
7. Luetha Pringle, 10-14-1953 (120 Seth Boyden Terrace,
Apt 3A, Newark, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
8. Seay Fletcher, aka Seay, 05-31-1980(135 Sunset Ave, Newark,
NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
9. Mervin Grant, aka Murder, 07-18-1969 (180 Columbia Ave,
Irvington, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
10. Jermaine Little, aka Mack, 03-24-1973 (23 Vailsburg
Terrace, Newark, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
11. Jean J Leneus, aka June, 06-07-1983 (120 S Harrison
St, Apt 53, East Orange, NJ)
Charges: Racketeering (1st degree), Racketeering Conspiracy
12. Sidartha A Jenkins, aka Bishop Bennett, 02-07-1974 (301
Avon Ave, Flr #2, Newark, NJ) Charge: Racketeering (1st degree)
13. Eddie Gilbert, 02-09-1981 (9 Seymor Ave, Newark, NJ)
Charge: Racketeering Conspiracy (2nd degree)
14. Adream Smith, aka Crystal Smith, 03-14-1973 (2 Stratford
Pl, Apt 4E, Newark, NJ)
Charge: Racketeering Conspiracy (2nd degree)
15. Ameenah N Harris, 11-01-1980 (31 Olympic Terrace, Irvington,
NJ)
Charges: Racketeering Conspiracy (2nd degree), Poss of Property derived from
Criminal Activity (3rd degree)
16. Brian Smith, 09-11-1964 (6 Cambridge Rd, Pompton Lakes,
NJ)
Charge: Conspiracy to purchase CDS
17. Michael Shevchuk, 03-08-1942 (1 Hamilton Trail, Totowa,
NJ)
Charge: Conspiracy to Purchase CDS
18. Michael McGlynn, 08-17-1978 (160 Newark-Pompton Tpke,
Little Falls, NJ)
Charge: Conspiracy to Purchase CDS
19. Christine Turner, 01-28-1980 (1 Main St, Apt 7B, Butler,
NJ)
Charge: Conspiracy to Purchase CDS
20. Stephanie Paglione, 07-27-1980 (177 Harding Place, Maywood,
NJ)
Charge: Conspiracy to Purchase CDS
21. Hadiya Y Hutchins, 01-08-1986 (180 Columbia Ave, Irvington,
NJ)
Charges: Possession CDS (-50 gms Marijuana), Poss of Narc Paraphernalia
22. Sonja Nanette Carter, 05-21-1967 (135 Norwood St, Newark,
NJ)
Charges: Possession CDS (Heroin), Possession CDS w/Intent, Possession of a
Hollow-Point Bullet, Possession CDS (Marijuan, -50 gms), Possession of Narc
Paraphernalia
23. Kevin Austin, 01-11-1946 (767 South 20th St, Newark,
NJ)
Charges: Possession CDS (Heroin), Possession CDS w/Intent, Possession of a
Hollow-Point Bullet, Possession CDS (Marijuan, -50 gms), Possession of Narc
Paraphernalia
24. Kenneth Williams, 03-21-1960 (767 South 20th St, Newark,
NJ)
Charges: Possession CDS (Heroin), Possession CDS w/Intent, Possession of a
Hollow-Point Bullet, Possession CDS (Marijuan, -50 gms), Possession of Narc
Paraphernalia
25. Sheila L Pace, 03-11-1967 (163 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth,
NJ)
Charge: Conspiracy to Distribute PLD
26. Hassan Hutchins, 04-28-1974 (180 Columbia Ave, Irvington,
NJ)
Wanted for ATS warrant: TOT/ Newark PD
27. Earl Ayler - (341 Lafayatte St, Rahway, NJ)
ATS Warrants TOT/ Newark PD
28. Ibn Young, 10-24-1978, (45 Chandler St, Newark, NJ)
Wanted for outstanding ACS charges/ TOT-Essex Cty
29. Maurice Williams - 767 South 20th Street, Newark-Complaint
summones/ROR/Poss.
CDS.
30. Kevin Donohue, 01-02-1950 (765 Anderson Ave, O-1, Cliffside
Park, NJ)
Charge: Conspiracy to Purchase CDS (Heroin)
31. Darius Hudgins, No DOB Avail, 9 West Clinton St, Dover,
NJ
Charge: CDW
Nine Connect Arrests (Central)
1. David Allen- 1st Degree Rack./ 2nd Degree Extortion/
2nd Degree Money Laundering
* INCARCERATED TRENTON STATE PRISON
2. Andre Eutsey- 2nd Degree Rack- Consp. / 46 HERMITAGE
Ave Trenton, NJ
3. Andre McCoy- 1st Degree Rack. / 271 CHURCH STREET TRENTON
NJ
4. Aquil Bush- 2nd Degree Rack-Consp. / 453 WEST HANOVER
STREET, TRENTON
5. Bernard Merritt- 3rd Degree Distribution CDS / 673 RUTHERFORD
St Trenton
6. Danuweli Keller-2nd Degree Rack-Consp. / 218 Woodlawn
Ave Trenton
7. Ebony Myers- 1st Degree Rack. / 61 PENNINGTON AVENUE,
TRENTON CITY,
8. Jonathan Lane - 3rd Degree Distribution CDS / 202 Locust
Ave Trenton
9. Jaquan Reddick-3rd Degree Distribution CDS / 191 LOCUST
St Trenton
10. Karl Salley- 1st Degree Rack. / INCARCERATED RIVERFRONT
STATE PRISON, CAMDEN, NJ
11. Keith Bass- 2nd Degree Rack-Consp. / 20 Spring St Trenton
12. Lonnie Langston- 3rd Degree Distribution CDS / 9 HOLLYWOOD
Ave Trenton
13. Martin Davis - 3rd Degree Distribution CDS / 367 Hewitt
St Trenton, NJ
14. Nikeeta Mayfield- 2nd Degree Rack-Consp. / 485 STUYVESANT
Ave Trenton
15. Tahaij Wells- 1st Degree Rack / INCARCERATED Northern
State Prison Newark,
16. Rondell Hill- 2nd Degree Rack-Consp. / 143 Carter Ave
Apt 2, Keansburg, NJ
17. Ila Sababu- 3rd Degree Consp. to Distribute CDS / 642
STUYVESANT Ave, Trenton
18. Joe Moore- 3rd Degree Consp. to Distribute CDS / 206
ELIZABETH Street Bordentown NJ
19. Will Harris- 3rd Degree Consp. to Distribute CDS /
38 WEST CONSTITUTION DRIVE, BORDENTOWN
20. Arteamus Stephens- 3rd Degree Consp. to Distriute CDS
/ 1427 Hamilton Ave
Hamilton, NJ
Nine Connect Arrests (South)
1. Monaud Toussaint, aka Damu, 07-01-1984 (15 Laureldale
Rd., Little Egg Harbor)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
2. Oscar Randall, aka Diablo, 08-26-1968 (27 E. Pacific
Ave., Villas, Lower Township) Charges: Conspiracy to commit
Racketeering, 1st degree, Poss. of Heroin, Poss. of
Marij.
3. Almeen Palmer, aka Ab Louch, 04-27-1977 (304 Madison
Ave., Atlantic City)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 2nd degree.
4. William E. Robinson Jr, aka Ill Will, 01-31-1982 (2821
Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree, poss of weapon convicted
Felon, poss of hollow nose ammo.
5. Randolph H. Boyd, aka Boy Wonder, 01-24-1983 (1114 South
New Road,
Pleasantville)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
6. David L. Timberlake, aka Big Blood, 05-22-1983 (525 N.
Indiana Ave, Apt 2, Atlantic
City)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
7. Kahli R. Thompson, aka Solo, 11-25-1981 (483 E. Sherman,
Vineland)
(served in Cumberland Co. Jail)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
8. Walter Harold, aka Nasty, 05-16-1982 (210 Villa Ave.,
Vineland)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
9. Gerald L. Busby Jr, aka Baby G, 09-07-1986 (432 Elmer
Street, Vineland)
Charges: Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
10. Joshua Hopewell, aka Red Rum, 03-27-1985 (507 Adriatic
Ave., Atlantic City
Charges:Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
11. Manny Napoles, aka Fresh, 09-18-1985 (7 South Texas
Ave., Atlantic City)
Charges:Conspiracy to commit Racketeering, 1st degree.
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