Amir Warden, Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Possession, New Jersey 2024

NEWARK, NJ – Amir Warden, a 31-year-old member of the notorious Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has confessed to leading a criminal life fueled by violence and drug trafficking. Warden, also known as “Stamps” and “Killa,” pleaded guilty in Newark federal court on February 22nd to racketeering conspiracy and illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. The feds say Warden wasn’t just a foot soldier; he was a key figure in the gang’s operations.

According to court documents and statements made during the plea, Warden was deeply embedded with the Rollin’ 60s from 2015 until his arrest in September 2022. The gang, authorities allege, has been a constant source of violence and illicit drug distribution throughout New Jersey and beyond. Warden’s role wasn’t limited to muscle; he actively conspired with others to push controlled substances, including distributing heroin back in August 2019.

The case took a particularly dangerous turn on September 29, 2022, when authorities discovered Warden in possession of three loaded firearms, including weapons equipped with high-capacity drum magazines. He also had roughly 1,300 rounds of assorted ammunition. This wasn’t a one-time slip-up. As a convicted felon, Warden was legally barred from owning any firearms or ammunition, making the discovery a major escalation of his criminal activity.

Federal prosecutors are now seeking a substantial sentence for Warden. He faces a maximum of 20 years behind bars and a $250,000 fine on the racketeering charge alone. On top of that, the firearms violation carries a potential 15-year sentence and another $250,000 fine. Combined, Warden could be looking at up to 35 years in federal prison. His sentencing is currently scheduled for June 25th.

The investigation was a multi-agency effort, spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), IRS-Criminal Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Support also came from the U.S. Marshals Service, multiple New Jersey police departments (Irvington, Newark, Bloomfield, Essex County, East Orange, Elizabeth, Edison, and others), the New Jersey State Police, and even the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. This wasn’t a local problem; it required a coordinated response across state lines.

This case is part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) program, a federal initiative aimed at dismantling major criminal organizations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Francesca Liquori is prosecuting the case, signaling the Department of Justice’s commitment to cracking down on gang activity and illegal gun trafficking in New Jersey. The streets of Newark are a little safer with Warden off them, but the fight against organized crime is far from over.

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