Williams, Christian, dob: 7-7-95, East 21st Street, Brooklyn. Furthermore, it is alleged, it was part of the conspiracies for SRK-Folk members to engage in armed attacks against rival gang members, running reconnaissance missions in vehicles, and shooting individuals they suspected of being rival gang members, especially in Canarsie, an act commonly referred to by the defendants as spinning the Floss. On at least two occasions, these armed hunting expeditions resulted in death. Two years later, on June 19, 2010, the defendant Jamal Laurent shot and killed 18-year-old Brent Duncan while Duncan sat in his car outside party in Brooklyn. A Brooklyn gangbanger was hit with 20 years behind bars for the stray-bullet killing of a 15-year-old boy, half the amount of time the teen's distraught family hoped he'd get. Police recovered dismantled pieces of two separate pistols inside the vehicle, a .40 caliber pistol and a .38 caliber pistol that were used in the four shootings detailed above. On November 9, 2020, Agoro, Destine, Hepburn and Thompson drove to Prospect Park South, where they shot at a group of individuals but did not hit anyone. According to charges, in the early hours of Sept. 7, 2015, Elianor allegedly attended the J'ouvert culture festival with other Folk Nation gang members and members of Hood Starz, who was allied. He was then taken to Kings County Hospital, where he died. Yesterday, following a three-week trial, the defendants Yasser Ashburn, Jamal Laurent, and Trevelle Merritt were found guilty by a jury in Brooklyn federal court of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy, including as racketeering acts the murders of Courtney Robinson, Brent Duncan, and Dasta James, and related crimes. In order to fund its illegal activities, the defendant and other members of the gang committed violent robberies of . They face various penalties ranging from 25 years to life for second-degree murder and up to 25 years for second-degree attempted murder. // ]]>, Report an Issue | Fraser, Jaquan, dob: 10-23-97, Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn. The District Attorney said that 15 of the defendants were arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Martin P. Murphy and Justice Miriam Cyrulnik last week and this week and ordered held without bail. Brooklyn, New York, LORENZO BAILEY(also known as Renzo and St. To be arraigned on July 15, 2019. During the escalating violence, SRK-Folk and Newkirk-Folk members discussed their intentions and efforts to engage in attacks and took credit for past attacks through text messages and social media, prosecutors say. Teen Gunman Convicted of Murder for Shooting Innocent Man On Crowded Bus in Bedford-Stuyvesant During Rush Hour, Fake Lawyer Who Falsely Claimed Brooklyn Bar Association as his Office Pleads Guilty in Connection with Offering Bogus Immigration Services for a Fee. The Post also witnessed the arrest of Bobby Thomas, 20. Arrests are the Result of a Joint Federal-State Effort to Dismantle Violent Gangs, John Marzulli By David Amoruso Devon "D-Bloc" Rodney, a former leader of the violent Brooklyn street gang "Six Tre Outlaw Gangsta Disciples Folk Nation," was sentenced to 20 years in prison at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, yesterday. This important takedown is part of our multi-pronged and ongoing strategy of focusing on the most violent offenders in our community, who are largely responsible for the surge in shootings we experienced last summer. As alleged, on March 14, 2020, Brown was involved in the shooting of a victim for perceived disrespect towards GD. Age: 19 After the gun battle, a black Cadillac was seen fleeing at a high rate of speed through Carroll Gardens. Subscribe The most recent takedown includes top leaders from a subset of the Folk Nation gang known as "No Love City," including Hans "YL Flocks" Destine and Jean "Juno" Fremont, who were part of a five-member "Steering Committee" that ran the No Love City sect, prosecutors said. 18. On April 17, 2015, defendant Oshane Fyffe shot and injured a rival gang member on Bedford Avenue, in Flatbush. Today, the NYPDs best of the best went after the worst of the worst.. The outcome of this investigation is testament to the dedicated investigators of our department and its law enforcement partners.. Then, in August, a Folk Nation member shot at a Crips member who had been broadcasting himself on Instagram Live walking through Folk Nation territory in Prospect Lefferts Gardens mocking the gang, prosecutors said. On February 5, 2017, it is alleged, defendant Khaysean Porter, 21, acting in concert with Travis Laroc, Tahir Thomas and others, shot and killed Darren Harrison, 22, an alleged rival and injured a second alleged rival in the vicinity of East 84, On February 20, 2017, it is alleged, defendant Zidon Clarke acting in concert with others, shot and killed Rohan Levy, an innocent 15-year-old, who he mistakenly believed was a rival. Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Eighteen Alleged Members of Violent Folk Nation Street Gang Indicted for Terrorizing and Shooting Up the Streets of Brooklyn During Hunting Expeditions Defendants Allegedly Plotted to Shoot and Murder Rivals in Canarsie, Flatbush and DUMBO, Killing one rival, paralyzing an innocent woman and shooting many others; 70th Precinct community policing officers will be hosting their district meetings as follows, all meeting are at 7:00PM: Sign in or become a Bklyner member to join the conversation. 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This indictment makes clear that we will not cede our streets to armed criminals but will do everything in our power to keep our streets safe for all., Commissioner Bratton said, These defendants are not just crew members but part of a criminal enterprise that has been responsible for a significant amount of the violence which has plagued the Flatbush and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn over the last two years. Email Email. Bail status: remanded. It's the FBI's latest success in its campaign against America's violent street gangs. Christopher Cooper, 18, of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Marcellus, Denzel, dob: 5-18-95, Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. I want to thank Commissioner Bratton, District Attorney Ken Thompson and the brave NYPD members who worked tirelessly together to secure these charges and keep our streets safe. Ameth Best, 22, of East New York, Brooklyn. As alleged, on November 7 and 9, 2020, Agoro, Bailey, Battice, Destine, Fremont, Hepburn, Lima and Thompson engaged in four separate drive-by shootings in Canarsie, Prospect Park South, and Brownsville, during which three victims were wounded. Brooklyn, New York, TRISTON LAWRENCE (also known as Birdy Flock) During the course of the robbery, James was shot in the back and head. Welcome to the first newsletter of 2023. As alleged, on July 24, 2020, Michael Williams was involved in the shooting of two individuals in Prospect Park South. Bail set at $250,000/$100,000. The 21 alleged members of subsets of the Folk Nation street gang have been variously charged with murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder robbery, weapons possession and other . The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jonathan R. Sennett, Deputy Chief of the District Attorneys Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney Nicole Chavis, Bureau Chief, and the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney William E. Schaeffer, Chief of the District Attorneys Investigations Division and Patricia McNeill, Deputy Chief. During the escalating violence, it is alleged, NLC members frequently discussed their intentions and efforts to engage in additional attacks and took credit for past attacks using social media. Senior Assistant District Attorney Jane C. Kim of the District Attorneys Crime Strategies Unit, assisted in the investigation under the supervision of Edward J. Carroll, Chief, and the overall supervision of Senior Executive Assistant District Attorney Mark E. Feldman, Crime Strategies and Investigations. As the indictment makes clear, violent street gangs like the Folk Nation Gangster Disciples can commit a shocking amount of violence and inflict a tremendous amount of harm, which endangers entire communities if left unchecked, stated Acting United States Attorney Kasulis. Bail set at $200,000/$100,000. The victims car was shot up and at least one stray bullet went through the window of a home of an individual having nothing to do with the gang rivalry. On January 28, 2011, Merritt, Laurent, and another man attempted to rob Dasta James at his residence on McKeever Place in Brooklyn. He was caught on ATM cameras in August. I commend the investigators and prosecutors who developed a substantial case against this group., Mayor de Blasio said, The Gun Violence Suppression Division is using state-of-the-art policing to successfully investigate, arrest and prosecute violent criminals who attempt to wreak havoc on our citys streets. Julien, Marvin, dob:12-12-92, Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn. Brooklyn, New York, DAVON BROWN (also known as Chico Dinero) United States Attorneys Office To be extradited from Florida. BROOKLYN, NY Top leaders of a Brooklyn gang behind seven shootings last year including members of a gang "Steering Committee" and a "Chief of Security" were busted this week, federal officials announced Tuesday. Here's a list of all 11 members who were charged, all of whom are from Brooklyn: OLUWAGBENGA AGORO (also known as "Gee Banga") Age: 21 LORENZO BAILEY (also known as "Renzo" and "St. Clair. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. On July 13, 2015, defendant Corey Roberts entered a courtyard at 866 Coney Island Avenue filled with people, including children playing on scooters, and opened fire, striking two innocent bystanders and narrowly missing two others. All of the defendants are charged with second-degree conspiracy for which they face up to 25 years. Unapprehended. Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector James Palumbo, an alleged shoplifter was detained by store employees, suffered a heart attack and died. On November 12, 2014, after using a young woman as bait to set up a meeting on Facebook with a rival gang member, defendants (and brothers) Tyreek Hayes and Shaquille Hayes plotted to trap and execute him on the street in Canarsie. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Folk Nation Superseding Indictment. 17. The Six Tre set of the Folk Nation operated out of the Ebbets Field Houses in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn for years. 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