Ariq Rayford was sentenced on October 18, 2019, to 140 months of imprisonment followed by 5 years supervised release.Turner, Lewis and Pinkney attempted to take Roxicodone drugs from the business.Įach defendant was sentenced by U.S. July 5, 2017, Davante Levert Turner, Tondwin Lewis, and William Pinkney robbed the CVS Pharmacy at 6620 Winchester Road, Memphis, Tennessee.Alexander and others took the following drugs from the business: Oxycodone and Acetaminophen, Dextroamphetamine, Oxycodone, Methylphenidate, Lisdexamfetamine, and Oxycodone Hydrochloride. November 1, 2016, Markease Alexander and others robbed the CVS Pharmacy at 2115 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee.Lashawn Shannon distributed the drugs for Alexander and others. During the robbery, Alexander and others took the following drugs from the business: Oxycodone, Oxymorphine, and Oxymorphone. Germantown Parkway Road, Memphis, Tennessee. July 22, 2016, Markease Alexander and others robbed the CVS Pharmacy at 786 N.Shelby Drive, Memphis, Tennessee, taking money from the business. May 1, 2016, Nernest Nesby and others robbed the Exxon at 6455 E.May 1, 2016, Nernest Nesby and others attempted to rob the Circle K at 7195 Winchester Road, Memphis, Tennessee.April 30, 2016, Nernest Nesby and others robbed the CVS Pharmacy at 6620 Winchester Road, Memphis, Tennessee, taking money from the business.Moriah, Memphis, Tennessee, taking money from the business. April 30, 2016, Nernest Nesby and others robbed the Exxon Mobil Gas Station at 6021 Mt.April 30, 2016, Nernest Nesby and others robbed the Mojo Vapors at 6522 Quince, Memphis, Tennessee, taking money and merchandise from the business.Rayford attempted to take Roxicodone drugs from the business. February 15, 2016, Ariq Rayford and others robbed the Walgreens Pharmacy at 4653 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee.During this robbery, Turner and others took the following drugs from the business: Oxycodone, Fentanyl, and Methylphenidate. July 18, 2015, Davante Levert Turner and others robbed the CVS Pharmacy at 786 N.In the case of pharmacy robberies, they then distributed or sold the opioids or controlled substances on the streets of Memphis and elsewhere.Īlong with the RICO charge against them, the defendants were also sentenced for their participation in the following armed business robberies, using firearms: The evidence further proved that Davante Turner, 26, a/k/a/"Star," William Pinkney, 22, a/k/a/ "Wild," Markease Alexander, 26, a/k/a/ "Citi," Nernest Nesby, 25, a/k/a/ "Neno," Tondwin Lewis, 26, a/k/a/ "T-Luey," and Ariq Rayford, 22, a/k/a/ "Curry," committed multiple acts of business robberies while using firearms. The Concrete Cartel encourages the robbery of businesses, mainly pharmacies, to take opioids and other Schedule II controlled substances to enrich themselves and the membership through drug trafficking. Members rise to these positions through acts of violence, including but not limited to shootings, robberies, and drug trafficking. Within the organization, there are different areas of responsibilities or roles: Ministers of Command, Chief Violators, Chiefs of Security, Chief Enforcers, Ministers of Literature, Lieutenants and Foot Soldiers. Attorney, announced the sentences today.Īt trial, the evidence proved the Concrete Cartel and its members operate mainly in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee and North Mississippi and that its leadership consists of a regional/southern leader, a statewide leader, a citywide leader and community/division leaders (Whitehaven, Orange Mound, East Memphis, South Memphis and North Memphis). Memphis, TN – Six Leaders of the Conservative Vice Lords/Concrete Cartel Street Gang, a nation-wide street gang with its origin and home base in Chicago, Illinois, were recently sentenced for federal Racketeering (RICO), Business and Pharmacy Robberies, Firearms and Drug Trafficking charges.
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