In Morristown, New Jersey, a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy and for distributing cocaine, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna. Kareem Green, also known as “Try Me,” pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court, who imposed the sentence on February 5, 2025.
Violent Shootings and Drug Trafficking
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From 2015 to September 2022, Green actively participated in a criminal enterprise involved in acts of violence and the distribution of narcotics in New Jersey and other locations. Prosecutors provided specific details about the illegal activities carried out by the enterprise.
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- April 5, 2021: Green and other Rollin’ 60s members shot a victim.
- April 11, 2021: Green collaborated again with gang members to shoot another individual.
- March 5, 2021: Green worked with an accomplice to distribute cocaine.
Additional Sentence Details
Judge Wigenton sentenced the defendant to a 12-year prison term and three years of supervised release. This ruling came as a result of an investigation conducted by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), which focuses on targeting high-level criminal organizations through a collaborative and intelligence-driven approach. Additionally, the case fell under the Newark Violent Crime Initiative (VCI), a partnership among local, state, and federal agencies aimed at reducing violent crime in the region.
Law enforcement in New Jersey continues to make determined efforts to dismantle street gangs that are responsible for perpetrating violence and fueling drug trafficking in local neighborhoods. Green’s conviction serves as a significant example of these ongoing efforts.