NEWARK, NJ – Amir Edmonds, a 22-year-old member of the notorious Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, is headed to federal prison for seven years. The sentence, handed down today by U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, comes after Edmonds pleaded guilty to a sweeping racketeering conspiracy involving violence and the distribution of deadly narcotics across New Jersey.
Dubbed “G Baby” on the streets, Edmonds admitted to being a key player in the criminal enterprise from 2015 through September 2022. Prosecutors detailed how the Rollin’ 60s Crips operated as a coordinated unit, terrorizing neighborhoods and flooding the streets with fentanyl and cocaine. Edmonds specifically pleaded guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
The January 7, 2020 bust revealed Edmonds carrying both the deadly fentanyl-cocaine mix and a loaded firearm, directly linking him to the gang’s drug supply chain. The indictment laid out a clear pattern of criminal activity, demonstrating the Rollin’ 60s’ ruthless pursuit of profit through illegal means. Judge Wigenton didn’t mince words, sentencing Edmonds to 84 months behind bars, followed by four years of supervised release.
This wasn’t a solo operation. The takedown of Edmonds is the result of a massive, multi-agency effort spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), IRS – Criminal Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Investigators from the U.S. Marshals Service, along with numerous local and state police departments across New Jersey and even a task force stretching into North Carolina, contributed to the investigation.
The case falls under the umbrella of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF), a federal program designed to dismantle major criminal organizations. According to the Department of Justice, OCDETF utilizes a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven approach, pooling resources from various agencies to effectively target and eliminate high-level threats. Assistant U.S. Attorney Francesca Liquori of the Special Prosecutions Division led the prosecution.
While Edmonds is now facing the consequences, authorities are signaling that this is just one piece of a larger puzzle. The investigation into the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips continues, with law enforcement promising to pursue all remaining members and dismantle the entire criminal network. The streets of Newark, and beyond, are a little less dangerous with “G Baby” off them – for now.
Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Organized Crime|Drug Trafficking|Weapons
- Source: Official Press Release
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