The "39ers gang," is a “hybrid” force of the Upper 9th Ward's G-Strip (Gallier Street) gang and 3-N-G, a notorious Central City drug gang named for its stronghold around Third and Galvez streets. Several of the alleged members also hailed from the Florida housing development. The gangs combined forces in early 2010 to press for control of the heroin trade in both areas, federal prosecutors allege, often through bloodshed against associates of rival gangs, such as "Ride or Die gang" from the 8th Ward of New Orleans and gangs associated with the former Calliope and Desire Projects. The gang is also held accountable for the double 2010 homicide in which the famous rapper Magnolia Shorty was killed.[1] Authorities have connected the 39ers to over 45 murders.[2][3][4][5]
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founding location | Central City, New Orleans 9th Ward of New Orleans |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Territory | Third Street and Galvez Street Central City, New Orleans Gallier Street 9th Ward of New Orleans |
| Ethnicity | Primarily African American |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, bank robbery, prostitution, murder, theft and kidnapping |
| Rivals | Byrd Gang, Young Melph Mafia, Ride Or Die, 110ers, Taliban Gang, Dooney Boys |
History
editG-Strip
editThe G-Strip gang Gallier Street is a gang that operates in the 9th Ward of New Orleans. The gang is based around Gallier Street nicknamed "G-Strip". Members also controlled dope houses around the Desire and Florida Housing projects. NOPD Homicide detectives have linked the gang to various homicides around the 9th Ward.[6]
3-N-G
editThe "3-N-G" gang" 3rd and Galvez is a feared street gang operating in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans. They are well known for their murderous reputation in the streets and violent acts towards other gangs including the Young Melph Mafia. The gang originated around Third and Galvez street near the Calliope Projects in the early 2000s and controlled the drug trade in Central City before joining forces with G-Strip gang to form the 39ers gang. In the early 2000s they were known to feud with another Central City gang called the "Calliope Porch Boyz". According to the New Orleans Police Department, the Porch Boyz where completely "whipped out" by 2003. This gave the gang notability in the city and attracted attention from the FBI and the CIA.[7] In 2009 the gang clashed with the Byrd Gang at a Mardi Gras Parade which left seven people wounded by bullets.[8][9]
Indictment
edit- In February 2017 10 members of the gang were indicted on various charges including racketeering and murder. All men received maximum sentences in prison. The defendants were implicated in 14 murders, including the death of a local rapper and a federal Informant. The jury found all 10 guilty of a racketeering charge.[10][11][12]
References
edit- ^ "'Money, drugs and violence': Federal gang trial begins in New Orleans". EODSM. January 21, 2017. Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ Simerman, John (18 September 2016). "Federal trial to begin for 10 defendants tied to 13 murders for New Orleans drug gang". The Advocate. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "New Orleans Man Responsible for Killing Magnolia Shorty Pleads Guilty to Participating in Several Gang-Related Murders". FBI. July 23, 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Sledge, Matt (26 July 2017). "Seven members of 39'ers gang in New Orleans sentenced to life prison terms". The Advocate. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "In trial of 39ers gang member, jury finds 10 guilty of racketeering". FOX 8 WVUE-TV. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "FBI/U.S. Attorney's Office – 39ers Gang" (PDF). Metropolitan Crime Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ Perlstein, Michael (11 February 2004). "A battle without end". NOLA.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Brendan McCarthy (7 April 2009). "Dispute between rival groups led to Carnival Day shootings, police say". NOLA.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Multi-Agency Gang Unit Investigation Nets Sweeping Indictment of 20 Defendants". FBI. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
- ^ Emily Lane (23 February 2017). "39ers trial: Jury finds all 10 defendants guilty of gang conspiracy". NOLA.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ Laura McKnight (27 July 2017). "4 life sentences for 39ers gang member, 2 other gang members also sentenced". NOLA.com. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "In trial of 39ers gang member, jury finds 10 guilty of racketeer - KPTV - FOX 12". Archived from the original on 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2019-03-03.