PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man was sentenced to life in prison and 130 years for his involvement in the violent Harlem Boys gang, which operated in and around the Bartram Village Housing Development in Southwest Philadelphia. Ramel Moten, 29, was convicted along with six other members of the gang on December 6, 2012, of racketeering, attempted murder in-aid-of-racketeering, and other charges.
Moten, a lead gunman, supplier, and distributor of illegal narcotics for the enterprise, frequently provided firearms to other members of the gang for use in robberies. The gang committed crimes including attempted murder in aid of racketeering, robbery, carjacking, assault in aid of racketeering, threats in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and numerous substantive drug crimes.
Convicted at trial with Moten were Reginald Stephens, Bryan Hill, Warren Stokes, Hikeem Torrence, Merrell Hobbs, and Khalil Allen. Each faces a mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years with a maximum of life when sentenced.
‘The sentence imposed today sends a very clear message to gang members in our city that if you engage in violent behavior, you will be investigated, prosecuted, and put behind bars for a very long time,’ said ATF Special Agent-in-Charge Sam Rabadi.
In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Stengel ordered a $5,000 fine and a $3,100 special assessment. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Philadelphia Police Department, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Salvatore L. Astolfi and Katayoun Copeland.
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of gang violence on communities, and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
Defendant: Ramel Moten
Criminal Charges: Racketeering, attempted murder in-aid-of-racketeering, and other charges
City and State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: December 6, 2012
Sentence: Life in prison and 130 years
Fine: $5,000
Special Assessment: $3,100
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Organized Crime|Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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