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Joshua Crowell, a member of the Bloods gang, unleashed a hail of gunfire at a crowded house party in the Hamptons, wounding three people. The shooting was just one part of Crowell’s violent crime spree, which also included selling fentanyl that resulted in the death of one person and serious injury to two others. The crimes occurred in the Hamptons, a typically quiet and affluent area of New York, and were committed in aid of the Bloods gang. Crowell pleaded guilty to the charges in October 2025.
Crowell’s actions were described as having a ‘selfish, blatant disregard for the safety of others’ by Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina. The sentencing of Crowell to 27 years in prison is a significant blow to the Bloods gang and sends a clear message that gang violence and the sale of deadly drugs will not be tolerated.
The investigation into Crowell’s crimes was a joint effort between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Suffolk County Police Department. The case highlights the dangers of gang violence and the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to keep communities safe.
The sentencing of Crowell is a significant step forward in the fight against gang violence and the opioid epidemic. The 27-year sentence reflects the severity of Crowell’s crimes and serves as a warning to others who would engage in similar activities.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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