A 26-year-old Columbus man, Charles Carson, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for participating in a local gang’s racketeering conspiracy.
CARSON PLEADS GUILTY TO 2015 MURDER: In February 2020, Carson pleaded guilty to the 2015 murder of Quincy Story, who was shot and killed on S. James Road in Columbus. According to court documents, Carson and 18 other defendants were charged as members and associates of the Trevitt and Atcheson Crips gang, also known as T&A.
HISTORY OF VIOLENCE: The T&A gang, which got its name from Trevitt and Atcheson streets in the King-Lincoln District of Columbus, controlled the neighborhood through intimidation, fear, and violence. Members were expected to retaliate with acts of violence when their members and associates were disrespected, threatened, or subjected to acts of violence.
CO-CONSPIRATORS CHARGED WITH 5 MURDERS: The gang members conspired in a racketeering enterprise and engaged in murders, attempted murders, drug trafficking, firearms trafficking, witness tampering, robbery, assault, and other crimes. Specifically, co-conspirators are charged with five murders:
the murder of Franky Tention on July 1, 2012, in the area of 431 Ellison Street;
the murder of William Moore on March 15, 2013;
the murder of Marvin Ector on December 23, 2013, on East 5th Avenue;
the murder of Quincy Story on January 24, 2015; and
the murder of Deaonte Fisher on March 4, 2016.
“Charles Carson’s sentence should serve as a warning to gang members that their violent activities will not be tolerated,” said Vipal J. Patel, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. “We will continue to work to dismantle these gangs and bring justice to the victims and their families.”
The case was announced by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson, along with the ATF, FBI, Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant, and United States Marshal Pete Tobin. Assistant United States Attorneys Kevin W. Kelley and Noah R. Litton represented the United States in this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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