NEWARK, N.J. – Two alleged members of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips are facing serious time after admitting their involvement in a sprawling racketeering conspiracy that plagued New Jersey for years. Tyheim Terry, aka “Ty,” aka “Rollin’ Ty,” 25, and Amir Edmonds, aka “G Baby,” 22, both pleaded guilty in Newark federal court on September 13, 2023, to charges that paint a picture of brazen violence and relentless drug dealing.
According to federal prosecutors, Terry and Edmonds weren’t just associated with the Crips; they actively participated in the gang’s criminal enterprise from 2015 through September 22, 2022. The indictment details a pattern of escalating criminal activity, culminating in multiple violent acts. On February 21, 2021, Terry, alongside other gang members, attempted to violently steal a vehicle. Less than a month later, on April 5, 2021, Terry participated in a shooting. And just days after that, on April 11, 2021, he escalated matters by brandishing a firearm and successfully carjacking a victim.
While Terry focused on intimidation and theft, Edmonds was allegedly handling the narcotics side of the operation. He admitted to working with at least one other member of the enterprise to distribute controlled substances. On January 7, 2020, Edmonds was caught with intent to distribute both cocaine and fentanyl, and crucially, possessed a firearm while doing so. This connection between drug trafficking and weapons is a signature move for gangs like the Rollin’ 60s, turning neighborhoods into warzones.
The penalties for their crimes are substantial. Both Terry and Edmonds face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on the racketeering conspiracy charge. However, Terry’s involvement in carjacking adds another 15 years to his potential sentence, plus a $250,000 fine. Even more damning, the firearm connected to the carjacking carries a mandatory minimum of seven years and a potential life sentence, to be served consecutively to any other sentence. Edmonds faces a maximum of 20 years and a $1 million fine for the drug offense, plus a mandatory minimum of five years, and a potential life sentence, also consecutive, due to the firearm.
The case was a multi-agency effort. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger credited special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, IRS – Criminal Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with investigators from the U.S. Marshals Service and numerous local police departments including Irvington, Essex County, Newark, Bloomfield, Essex County Sheriff’s Office, East Orange, Elizabeth, and Edison. This indicates a concerted effort to dismantle the Rollin’ 60s’ operations in the region.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 16, 2024, for Terry and January 17, 2024, for Edmonds. Whether these sentences will be enough to cripple this branch of the Crips remains to be seen, but for now, two more criminals are off the streets, and a message has been sent: racketeering and violence will not be tolerated in New Jersey. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing battle against gang activity in the Garden State.
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Key Facts
- Agency: ATF
- Category: Organized Crime|Violent Crime|Weapons|Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Press Release
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