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Savannah Gang Leader Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison
Shavar Spence, a/k/a ‘Veezy,’ 32, of Savannah, Georgia, has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and unlawful firearms possession. After completing his nearly 22-year prison term, he will be supervised by the United States Probation Office for an additional five years. Parole has been abolished in the federal system.
According to evidence presented at sentencing, Spence was the leader of the ‘Clock Gang Muzik Group 12:30’ (CGMG), an armed drug trafficking organization that operated in two locations within the Cuyler Brownsville neighborhood in Savannah. The CGMG was organized, wore CGMG gang clothing, and was armed with firearms during drug transactions.
Law enforcement executed search warrants at the locations where CGMG operated in Cuyler Brownsville, seizing crack cocaine, marijuana, MDMA, ammunition, military ballistic vests and five firearms, including a Kel-Tec, Model Sub 2000, .40 caliber semiautomatic rifle. Disturbing evidence presented at sentencing indicated that a toddler was allowed to handle a firearm that appeared to be the Kel-Tec, semiautomatic rifle.
At sentencing, the Court noted that Spence was the leader of a dangerous and highly organized gang that was attempting to train a new generation. U.S. Attorney Edward Tarver stated, ‘It is deeply troubling that in 2016 this defendant led an organization that taught African American children how to engage in violent crime and criminal drug activity.’
Tarver continued, ‘There should be no doubt that if you’re involved in criminal gang activity, pushing poison in our streets, or illegally possessing and using firearms, you should expect to serve a very long sentence in a federal prison.’
This case was investigated by the ATF and the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department. The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted Spence and other members of the CGMG as part of Project Ceasefire, a joint federal, state and local initiative to combat gun violence and ensure that repeat offenders are subjected to stiff federal prison sentences.
Assistant United States Attorney Tania D. Groover prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States. For additional information, please contact First Assistant United States Attorney James D. Durham at (912) 201-2547.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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