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☷Two Baltimore “Triple C” Gang Members Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murders and Attempted Murders
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ( By Press Release office)
Feb 02,2024
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An investigation led to the guilty pleas of 34 members and associates of the "Triple C" gang in Baltimore . Two defendants , Darien Coleman and Darrell Carter , were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a racketeering conspiracy , including murders and attempted murders . The gang , also known as Cruddy Conniving Crutballs , operated throughout the city . Between 2015 and 2020 , Triple C members were involved in various criminal activities , including murders , shootings , robberies , and carjackings , in order to establish their reputation and gain respect . They also profited from selling drugs , killing dealers , carrying out contract killings , and engaging in street robberies . The gang used firearms to commit crimes and communicated with each other through social media . Coleman admitted to his involvement in a murder in 2018 , while Carter confessed to a murder in 2015 and an attempted murder in 2016 . In the 3200 block of Tivoly Avenue in Baltimore , someone from the group fired a gun trying to get the $10 , 000 contract on A . F . ' s life . Also , Carter had a loaded 9mm handgun with 11 rounds of ammo on November 12 , 2020 , in the 2300 block of Harford Road . Besides these violent acts , both defendants admitted to distributing and having drugs like crack cocaine for the racketeering enterprise . This investigation resulted in 34 members and associates of Triple C pleading guilty . The Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ' National Integrated Ballistic Information Network ( NIBIN ) provided crucial leads for this case . NIBIN is the only national network that helps solve and prevent violent firearm crimes by comparing ballistic evidence . It ' s a valuable tool that links firearms from different crime scenes , helping law enforcement disrupt shooting cycles quickly . If you want more information on NIBIN , visit https://www . atf . gov/firearms/national - integrated - ballistic - information - n . This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods ( PSN ) , a program that brings together law enforcement of all levels and communities to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer . PSN is the core focus of the Department of Justice ' s efforts to reduce violent crime and has been proven effective . Under PSN , various stakeholders collaborate to find the most urgent violent crime issues in the community and develop comprehensive solutions . As part of this strategy , PSN targets the most dangerous criminals and collaborates with local prevention and reentry programs for long - term crime reduction . United States Attorney Erek L . Barron praised the ATF and Baltimore Police Department for their work in this investigation . He also expressed gratitude to the United States Marshals Service and the Office of the Baltimore City State ' s Attorney for their assistance in the investigation and prosecution . Mr . Barron thanked Assistant U . S . Attorney Patricia C . McLane and Michael C . Hanlon for prosecuting the case . For more information on the Maryland U . S . Attorney ' s Office , its priorities , and available community resources , please visit www . justice . gov/usao - md and https://www . justice . gov/usao - md/project - safe - neighborhoods - psn . # # # Baltimore Field Division .
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