Bail set at $100,000/$50,000. Christopher Cooper, 18, of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. 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. Brooklyn, New York, TRISTON LAWRENCE (also known as Birdy Flock) In one instance, an innocent 15-year-old boy was killed when he was mistaken for a rival gang member. On May 24, 2014, defendant Jerome Myrie fired from his vehicle at two individuals in another car whom he believed were rival gang members. 5. Brooklyn, New York, LORENZO BAILEY(also known as Renzo and St. Devon Bratton, 26, of East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Bail set at $150,000/$75,000. The charges relate to seven non-fatal shootings committed in Brooklyn over the course of 2020 in which six individuals were wounded. The subsets are known as Super Rich Kids, a.k.a., Street Rich Kartel (SRK-Folk) and Newkirk (Newkirk-Folk) and operate primarily in and around the East Flatbush and Flatbush sections of Brooklyn. (See defendant addendum). Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. They face various penalties, depending on their age and the charges, ranging from probation to 25 years to life in prison. Age: 32 7. Zidon Clarke, 23 . 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When sentenced, on July 10, 2015, the defendants Yasser Ashburn and Jamal Laurent face mandatory life imprisonment, and the defendant Trevelle Merritt faces ten years to life. More than a dozen reputed gangbangers eyed in a series of shootings were swept up in a massive takedown in Brooklyn Thursday with police officials calling them as dangerous a group as they come.. The defendants then drove back to Thompsons residence, before setting out again for a second shooting in Canarsie, during which two individuals were wounded in their legs. While some gangs are multi-ethnic, many criminal enterprises are organized along racial lines and restrict membership to individuals of particular ethnicities or races. Chief investigative reporter Jonathan Dienst on crime, corruption and terrorism. On April 17, 2015, defendant Oshane Fyffe shot and injured a rival gang member on Bedford Avenue, in Flatbush. Ameth Best, 22, of East New York, Brooklyn. Bailey, Battice, Fremont, and Agoro are all members or associates of the Flatbush-based Folk Nation Gangster Disciples, also known as "GD." Bailey and Fremont are also leaders of the No Love City (NLC) subset of GD, with Fremont serving on NLC's five-member "Steering Committee," and Bailey serving as the set's "Chief of Security." 2. Omar Peters, 24, of Flatlands, Brooklyn. 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. Myrie then took credit for the shooting on Facebook. He was caught on ATM cameras in August. Furthermore, the defendants also allegedly directed their acts of violence toward rival gang members living in and around Canarsie, Brooklyn, including members of the Crips subsets 100 Cloccs and GS9, as well as HQ Monopoly and the 1090s, in retaliation for the murder of NLC member Malik Bhola, 17, aka, Reckless, on January 1, 2014, in Bushwick. Eastern District of New York (718) 254-7000. The NYPDs gun suppression unit initially focused its cases in Brooklyn, because there was an uptick in shootings, according to Savino. A few months later, another shooting aimed at the Crips unfolded in Prospect Park South, when Folk Nation members opened fire into a crowd of people on July 24 in what they believed to be Crip territory. The governments evidence at trial established that on April 20, 2008, a fight erupted at a birthday party held in an apartment at the Ebbets Field Houses. Bail status: remanded. Age: 30 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 . A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. During the course of the robbery, James was shot in the back and head. These indictments are part of a coordinated effort to dismantle the Brooklyn sets of GD and their leadership by federal and state authorities, the press release reads. Bail status: remanded. (See defendant addendum). Some of the suspects, also associates of the Bergen Fam gang, were arrested in pre-dawn raids two of which were witnessed by The Post in Brooklyn. 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. They face various penalties ranging from 25 years to life for second-degree murder and up to 25 years for second-degree attempted murder. The subset's "Chief of Security," Lorenzo Bailey and "Assistant Chief of Security," Deryck Thompson, were also arrested Tuesday, according to the indictment. Video . To be arraigned on July 15, 2019. NYPD Wilson also has two court dates next month, April 14 and 20, on a pair of armed robberies in Queens from 2020. 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 charges in a 65-count indictment, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Tuesday. Ashburn was the leader of Six Tre Folk Nation (an offshoot of the Folk Nation, founded by street legend Larry Hoover in Chicago in the late 70's). Soon after its formation, the People Nation was formed to counter the Folks alliance. Get FBI email alerts For almost a decade, the defendant Yasser Ashburn led a Folk Nation set of 20 to 25 members that operated in the Ebbets Field Houses, a New York City public housing community in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Kwyme Waddell, 30, was brought in . Bail status: remanded. The shooting stemming from a thrown drink and rival gang signs left a rival Crips member needing surgery after he was shot in the butt by Folk Nation members, officials said. Judge Miriam Cyrulnik set bail for each of the defendants ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 the heftiest amount in Gayes case. On June 17, 2014, Jerome Myrie and Deleon Hutchinson, again riding out in the Flossy, shot a rival gang member from a car, then got out and shot him several more times. Additionally, during the execution of search warrants this morning, investigators recovered three firearms at Destines residence, one firearm at Lawrences residence, one from Thompsons residence and one from Baileys residence in Georgia. [3], A 1995 report from the Florida Department of Corrections' Security Threat Intelligence Unit listed Folk Nation's major sets as follows:[3], "FBI - Publications - Law Enforcement Bulletin - December 2001", People and Folk Nation Sets (continued) - Gang and Security Threat Group Awareness, List of Chicago criminal organizations and crime bosses, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Folk_Nation&oldid=1128704163, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox criminal organization with ethnicity or ethnic makeup parameters, Pages using infobox criminal organization with rivals parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Drug trafficking, burglary, extortion, homicide, This page was last edited on 21 December 2022, at 14:43. These defendants will now be held to account for their crimes. Ms. Lynch extended her grateful appreciation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New York City Police Department, the agencies responsible for leading the governments investigation. The Folks Nation is an alliance of street gangs originating in Chicago, established in 1978. On January 28, 2011, Merritt, Laurent, and another man attempted to rob Dasta James at his residence on McKeever Place in Brooklyn. The shooting, which injured two victims, was revenge for a Folk Nation member who had been shot the night before, prosecutors said. Jacquelyn M. Kasulis, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Jacqueline Maguire, Acting Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), Eric Gonzalez, District Attorney, Kings County District Attorneys Office (KCDA), and Dermot F. Shea, Commissioner, New York City Police Department (NYPD), announced the arrests and charges. Bail set at $150,000/$75,000. Prior to the shooting, the intended target of the shooting had been walking through a part of Prospect Lefferts Gardens known as GD territory while broadcasting himself on Instagram Live mocking GD. Charges against members of No Love City, a subset of the violent Folk Nation street gang, include conspiracy to commit murder, weapons possession and multiple shootings throughout Brooklyn . 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. He had been in custody since his 2014 arrest on conspiracy and weapons possession charges. In asking that the defendants be held on bail, prosecutor Jhounelle Cunningham detailed other disturbing details. Alfaro-Barber, Paolo, dob: 7-28-91, Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. The verdicts were announced by Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Diego G. Rodriguez, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New York Field Office; and William J. Bratton, Commissioner, New York City Police Department (NYPD). The District Attorney said that, according to the investigation, the defendants, whose ages range from 18 to 27 years old, are members of No Love City (NLC), a subset of Folk Nation, and operate primarily within the confines of the 63rd, 67th, 69th and 70th precincts, mostly in the vicinity of Flatbush Avenue, Newkirk Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. Standing six feet tall . After Courtney Robinson entered the fight to protect his nephew who was being beaten by Folk Nation gang members, Ashburn left the melee and retrieved a handgun from the building stairwell where the gang typically stored weapons. Raquan Wilson is an alleged member of the Folk Nation gang. The 26-year-old is accused of committing the same bank fraud scheme last summer. The Post also witnessed the arrest of Bobby Thomas, 20. [1] The alliance has since spread throughout the United States, particularly the Midwest region of the United States. On the previous evening, a member of GD had been shot and Williams and others took him to the hospital. Awaiting extradition from Essex County, New Jersey. 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. Prosecutors said the Babiiez and Insane Crip Gangsta territory spans the Flatbush area, specifically East 21st Street with buildings on that block referred to as The Castle and serving as the gang members hub. Brooklyn, New York, McKOY LIMA (also known as Mak) On December 28, 2016, in the vicinity of President Street and Utica Avenue, in Crown Heights, defendant Travis Laroc, acting in concert with others, allegedly shot and injured a rival gang member. Over the course of the conspiracy, which ran from July 21, 2016 to June 27, 2019, the defendants variously allegedly agreed to commit crimes, including murder, assault, weapons possession and various other crimes to establish and maintain their dominance, according to the indictment, and feuded with rival gangs from East Flatbush and Flatbush, as well as Canarsie, particularly subsets of the violent Bloods and Crips street gangs. On August 2, 2020, Lawrence allegedly shot at a Crips gang member in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Age: 19 Crime & Safety Leader Of Brooklyn 'Folk Nation' Gang Behind Flatbush Shooting: Feds Kwyme Waddell bragged about firing 11 shots into a crowd in Flatbush earlier this year, according to prosecutors. Authorities say New York City's "Folk Nation" gang operates out of the Ebbetts Field Houses in Brooklyn (above) (CBS/AP) NEW YORK - Authorities are searching for one of the reputed leaders of the . Bail set at $200,000/$100,000. Over the course of the conspiracy, which ran from July 21, 2016 to June 27, 2019, the accused allegedly agreed to commit crimes, including murder, assault, weapons possession and various other crimes to establish and maintain their dominance, according to the indictment, and feuded with rival gangs from East Flatbush and Flatbush, as well as Canarsie, particularly subsets of the violent Bloods and Crips street gangs. Agoro and Brown were already in federal custody on prior charges. Brooklyn, New York, RICARDO HEPBURN (also known as Riko Floxks) Age: 27 Age: 19 On August 2, 2020, Lawrence allegedly shot at a Crips gang member in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. One member was even caught on a recorded jail call bragging about how he could "beat" a charge for the July shooting by claiming he saw someone shooting at him first, records show. She described Blount, 16, as a girlfriend of a jailed gang member accusing her of luring a rival member to a location where he would be shot. Occean, 18, meanwhile, serving as the alleged gunman in three of the shootings charged in the indictment. As alleged, on July 24, 2020, Michael Williams was involved in the shooting of two individuals in Prospect Park South. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime. In one instance, an innocent 15-year-old boy was killed when he was mistaken for a rival gang member, Gonzalez said in a statement. Assistant United States Attorneys Jonathan Siegel and Kayla C. Bensing along with Special Assistant United States Attorneys Gillian DiPietro and James Slattery are in charge of the prosecution. (718) 254-6323, Download Agoro et al. Simonise, Dave, dob: 12-25-95, East 84th Street, Brooklyn. The argument continued outside the bar where Brown displayed a gun and fired a shot into the air. The charges in the indictments are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Khaysean Porter, 21, of Brownsville, Brooklyn. Travis Laroc, 17, of East Flatbush, Brooklyn. 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. 4. Members of the "No Love City" chapter of the Folk Nation street gang were charged with multiple offenses, including conspiracy to commit murder, in a 76-count indictment unsealed Wednesday,. Inspector Jason Savino, commanding officer of the Gun Violence Suppression Division, said the busted gangbangers, who range in age from 16 to 21, were as dangerous a group as they come., They have been involved in 37 gun-related offenses, and they have no qualms about pulling a trigger, Savino said. Dandre Stanford, 20, of Cambria Heights, Queens. A second person was shot and injured in that incident, which occurred on East 55. Before firing, Roberts allegedly declared his presence by announcing: Im Fresh, Corey is my name, from Ditmas, Newkirk.. No Thanks 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. Age: 30 To be extradited from NJ. Clair Bailey) In the first November 7 shooting, Agoro, Bailey, Battice, Fremont and Thompson drove to Canarsie, where they shot at a group of individuals. Investigators built their case against the 11 Folk Nation members by connecting surveillance photos from the shootings to photos members posted on social media in the same outfits and texts they sent to one another bragging about the hits, court records show. Thomas, Occean, Blount and Gaye each pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn Supreme Court Thursday afternoon. Two gang takedowns over the past two days demonstrates our commitment to pursue the violent criminals who choose to terrorize our communities, stated FBI Acting Assistant Director-in-Charge Maguire. Everyone has a right to live in a society that is free from violence, and today we are one step closer to restoring a sense of security for the residents of this community, stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Rodriguez. Darren Wilson, 19, of Canarsie, Brooklyn. 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; Two weapons were discarded en route: a Glock 26 9mm had Moises DNA and matched shell casings at DUMBO and in the car; a Smith & Wesson 9mm matched Moises fingerprint on the magazine. Zidon Clarke, 20, of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Laurent subsequently told a friend that he shot Duncan because Duncan was a member of the rival Crips gang, although no evidence established that Duncan actually belonged to that gang. Folks gangs also disrespect People Nation gangs by inverting or "cracking" (adding crack marks to or removing half of a gang symbol) their symbols. Today, the NYPDs best of the best went after the worst of the worst.. (Jesse Ward/for New York Daily News) Members of a gun-toting Brooklyn gang have been indicted on a slew of weapons, robbery and homicide charges. 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. Brooklyn, New York, E.D.N.Y. Bail status: remanded. The Folk Nation gang active in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn operated out of the Marcus Garvey Village and Riverdale Towers housing facilities. All of the defendants are charged with second-degree conspiracy for which they face up to 25 years. The defendants then drove back to Thompsons residence, before setting out again for a second shooting in Canarsie, during which two individuals were wounded in their legs. Unapprehended. An argument ensued, and the victim, a Crips gang member, flashed a gang sign known as dropping the rake a gesture intended to be insulting to GD. Agoro and Brown were already in federal custody on prior charges and will be arraigned at a later date. The charges are related to 11 shootings with eight victims six of whom were alleged rival gang members and two men who were not rivals. The District Attorney said that, according to the investigation, following the murder of Bhola, members of NLC, including some of the defendants, would go riding out in Canarsie, by which they meant going on hunting expeditions in vehicles and shooting individuals they suspected of being 100 Cloccs or HQ Monopoly, or merely being from the Flossy.. The gun was recovered by law enforcement and Browns DNA was found on the weapon. For more news check out the Gangsters Inc. News feed. The arrests, the second gang bust in Brooklyn this week, are part of a city, state and federal mission to dismantle gangs behind the violence, according to law enforcement. [CDATA[ 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. A 20-count superseding indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Oluwagbenga Agoro, Lorenzo Bailey, Quincy Battice, Davon Brown, Hans Destine, Jean Fremont, Ricardo Hepburn, McKoy Lima, Triston Lawrence, Deryck Thompson and Michael Williams with violent crimes in-aid-of racketeering including attempted murder and related firearms offenses. Being sought by police. Additionally, during the execution of search warrants Tuesday morning, investigators recovered three firearms at Destines residence, one firearm at Lawrences residence, one from Thompsons residence and one from Baileys residence in Georgia. Brooklyn, New York, DERYCK THOMPSON (also known as Benzo, DBenzo and Kenzie) Remanded. Walker on Monday. Street gangs in Brooklyn should be on notice that we will use every resource available to rid our communities of this needless violence. Ms. Kasulis expressed her grateful appreciation to the FBI/NYPD Metro Safe Streets Task Force, the NYPDs Gun Violence Suppression Division, and the Kings County District Attorneys Office for their outstanding work and assistance in this investigation and prosecution. Eleven members and associates of the Folk Nation Gangster Disciples were hit with a 20-count superseding indictment on Tuesday in federal court in Brooklyn. 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