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Crime Spree Ends for Pittsburgh Crips Members
Two members of the notorious Crips gang have pleaded guilty to racketeering crimes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Lamon Street, 20, aka “M-Dot,” and Dominique Steele, 21, aka “C-Flack,” pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to engage in a racketeering enterprise in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh on [date missing].
Steele also pleaded guilty to using a firearm during and in retaliation for a crime of violence. Nicky Evans, 31, aka “Yamma,” pleaded guilty on Aug. 22, 2011, to one count of conspiracy to engage in a racketeering enterprise.
According to court documents, the Brighton Place/Northview Heights Crips gang maintained exclusive control over drug trafficking in the neighborhoods through continuous violence and intimidation of rivals and witnesses. Members of the gang supported each other through payment of attorneys’ fees and bonds, as well as payments to jail commissary accounts and support payments to incarcerated members’ families.
In addition, gang members had violent confrontations with members of the rival Manchester OGs, and other street gangs operating in the Northside Section of Pittsburgh. Members and associates obtained greater authority and prestige within the enterprise based on their reputation for violence and their ability to obtain and sell a steady supply of illegal drugs.
The final members of the Crips gang have been held accountable for their crimes. Vance Pearson, 25, aka “Vinny P,” and Phillip Turner, 23, aka “Philly-C,” were sentenced to 100 months and 154 months in prison, respectively, after pleading guilty on Apr. 26 and Apr. 28, 2011, to conspiracy to engage in racketeering activity.
The guilty pleas successfully resolve charges against the final members of the criminal conspiracy, which was contributing to the victimization of law-abiding citizens in the community. The public welfare has been protected, and justice has been served.
Defendant(s): Lamon Street, Dominique Steele, Nicky Evans, Vance Pearson, Phillip Turner
Criminal charges: Conspiracy to engage in a racketeering enterprise, using a firearm during and in retaliation for a crime of violence
City and state: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Exact date: [date missing]
Sentence or outcome: Lamon Street and Dominique Steele pleaded guilty, Vance Pearson and Phillip Turner sentenced to 100 months and 154 months in prison, respectively
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Organized Crime|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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