Crips Gang Member Rosenboro Sentenced to 11 Years for Meth Trafficking, Gun Charges

Crips Gang Member Rosenboro Sentenced to 11 Years for Meth Trafficking, Gun Charges

Raleigh, NC – In a significant blow to gang activity in North Carolina, 24-year-old Daquan Rosenboro of Grifton has been sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking and firearms operation.

Rosenboro, a validated member of the Crips gang, pleaded guilty to nine separate charges related to trafficking high-purity methamphetamine and the illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. The sentencing was concluded in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

The investigation into Rosenboro’s activities began in December 2022, when the Craven County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) launched an investigation into Rosenboro’s trafficking of drugs in and around Craven County.

During the investigation, law enforcement made multiple controlled purchases of high-purity methamphetamine from Rosenboro, including a purchase of 54 grams of methamphetamine where a toddler was present in the vehicle. Rosenboro also sold a SAR 9mm handgun to an undercover officer, despite having a prior felony conviction that prohibited him from owning a handgun.

A search of Rosenboro’s residence following his arrest uncovered various illegal drugs, a loaded .22 caliber rifle with a large capacity magazine, and 27 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition. Agents also discovered videos of Rosenboro with suspected methamphetamine, which showed him dancing with an AR-style pistol tucked into his waistband and holding cash while small children were in the background.

“Trafficking high-purity meth with a toddler in the car and brandishing guns and dope in hype videos with small children – it’s a level of recklessness we rarely see,” said U.S. Attorney Michael Easley. “The Craven County Sheriff’s swift action ensures this validated Crips gang member won’t put kids at risk again anytime soon.”

Sheriff Chip Hughes stated, “This prosecution represents our emphasis on investigating and convicting high-priority gang-related drug dealers. We appreciate the cooperation of our local and Federal law enforcement partners and the work of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in putting this dangerous felon behind bars.”

The case was investigated by the ATF, the Craven and Lenoir County Sheriff’s Offices, and the Kinston, Grifton, and New Bern Police Departments, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo prosecuting the case.

U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle presided over the sentencing. Rosenboro was arrested on January 26, 2023, and has been held without bond since his arrest.

Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 4:23-CR-00010-BO-BM.