Member of Notorious Minnesota Gang Sentenced to Federal Prison

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A member of a notorious Minnesota gang is heading to federal prison. 

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The U.S. The Attorney's Office in Minnesota announced the sentencing in a news release that was issued on Wednesday. 

He’s a member of the Minneapolis Highs Gang and has become the fifth member of the criminal enterprise to be sentenced in U.S. District Court. 

The news release says the Highs Gang has operated out of north Minneapolis since 2004. Its members are often seen flaunting illegal activities in the area of West Broadway Ave. and Lyndale Ave. North. 

We are addressing gang violence for what it is: organized criminal activity. Minneapolis gangs have caused a staggering amount of damage to the community through retaliatory shootings, narcotics trafficking, and other illicit activity. Individuals who choose to fuel violence and destruction on behalf of a criminal enterprise such as this will be held accountable under federal law.

-U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger

The gang is described in the news release to have a stranglehold on the area. People wishing to join the crime syndicate do so by benefiting the gang through violent acts or introducing gang members to new sources of drugs or firearms, the news release says.

History of Criminal Activity Sends Minneapolis Gang Member to Federal Prison

32-year-old Montez Brown, also known as “Tez Blood” is described in court documents as a “well-respected member and high-level fentanyl trafficker” of the Highs Gang. 

Brown pleaded guilty last November to a count of RICO Conspiracy and one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances. 

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Brown’s alleged criminal activity included attempted murder, drug trafficking and possession of a machine gun. He was sentenced Wednesday to 235 months in federal prison. 

The news release details other convictions and guilty pleas resulting from a multi-agency crackdown of gang activity in Minnesota’s largest city: 

• Chase Robertson, aka “Chase Loco,” 25, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty on September 11, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. He was sentenced on February 22, 2024, to 75 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
• Douglas Mobley, aka “Nut,” 36, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty on October 11, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
• Christopher Finch, aka “Twin,” 23, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on December 12, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
• Tony Jelks, aka “BD,” 30, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on November 1, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. He was sentenced on April 10, 2024, to 156 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
• Randy Tate, 32, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on December 4, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. He was sentenced on April 4, 2024, to 115 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
• Isaac Hodge, aka “Ike,” 47, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on November 2, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
• Trevoneia Felton, aka “Tre,” 22, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty on November 9, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. He was sentenced on April 3, 2024, to 82 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
• Malcolm Samuels, aka “Reggie,” 25, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on December 18, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
• Ronald Washington, aka Black, 37, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on November 21, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
• Dashaun Morris, aka “Mush,” 22, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on November 14, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
• Maron Bailey, aka “Boonie,” 26, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty on October 5, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
• Isaiah Bell, 21, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty on December 7, 2023, to one count of RICO conspiracy. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.

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