NAE Gangster Gets Life For Meth & Murder Plot

Little Rock’s Marcus Millsap, 55, will spend the rest of his life in a federal penitentiary. He earned it. A jury convicted Millsap of conspiracy to violate racketeering laws, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Brian S. Miller, is a direct response to Millsap’s deep involvement with the New Aryan Empire (NAE), a brutal white supremacist prison gang that operates both behind bars and on the streets.

The feds built their case on evidence showing the NAE wasn’t just a group of tattooed thugs; it was a criminal enterprise. Millsap and his co-conspirators used the gang as a shield for drug trafficking, intimidation, and, most chillingly, ordering hits on those who crossed them. The indictment, originally filed in September 2019, laid bare the NAE’s structure and its ironclad rule: membership is for life, enforced with violence.

The attempted murder charge stems from a particularly disturbing incident. In May 2014, Millsap sold methamphetamine to Bruce Hurley, an informant working with law enforcement. When Hurley reported the successful buy and a subsequent search of Millsap’s vehicle turned up more drugs, Millsap’s world began to unravel. But instead of accepting the consequences, while out on appeal bond, he allegedly directed NAE members to eliminate Hurley. A January 2016 attempt failed, but the gang persisted in its efforts to silence the informant, proving the depth of their commitment to protecting their operation.

Federal prosecutors didn’t shy away from highlighting the severity of the crimes and the danger posed by groups like the NAE. U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross stated plainly that the government will not tolerate the violence and intimidation perpetrated by white supremacist organizations. He vowed to continue dismantling these groups and bringing those responsible to account, emphasizing a commitment to protecting communities and future generations.

Millsap’s punishment doesn’t end with a life sentence. He’s also been slapped with a $200,000 fine, a substantial financial hit. And if, against all odds, he ever manages to earn release from prison, he’ll face an additional decade of supervised release, ensuring continued monitoring and control. This isn’t just about locking up one man; it’s about sending a message to anyone involved in organized crime.

The investigation was a multi-agency effort, involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, and the Russellville Police Department. The case was prosecuted as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) program, a coordinated effort to disrupt and dismantle major drug trafficking organizations. The feds are making it clear: mess with Arkansas, and you’ll answer for it in federal court.