D-Block Boys
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| Founding location | Algiers, New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Territory | DeGaulle Manor/Westpark Court |
| Ethnicity | Primarily African American |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, bank robbery, prostitution, murder, theft and kidnapping |
| Allies | Fischer Fools (150) |
| Rivals | Hot Block, Whitney Boys, Cutoff |
The D-Block Boys, also known as "DBG," is an African-American drug ring operating in Algiers, New Orleans.[1] The gang have been involved in all criminal activity including drug-trafficking and murder. The gang is one of New Orleans most feared street gangs. According to NOPD, The "D-Block Gang" has a history of violations, along with involvement in violent crimes.[2][3] This gang is not to be confused with the Dumaine Street Gang operating out of the 6th Ward of New Orleans.[4]
The gang formed in the Algiers section of New Orleans by teenagers who lived in the DeGaulle Manor Public Housing Complex which was nicknamed "D-Block". The D-Block gang have been tied to several homicides most where between 2006-2007.[5] NOPD Fourth District Police have been tracking the gang since the early 2000s as they distributed Heroin and Crack Cocaine out of abandoned units of the DeGaulle Manor apartments. In 2011 the Federal Bureau of Investigation listed the gang as a threat.[6]
In 2017 three members was arrested on Westpark Ct in a raid for possession of a firearm while in possession of illegal narcotics, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm and possession with the intent to distribute heroin and marijuana. During the search, detectives confiscated multiple firearms, 31 individually wrapped clear bags of a white powder substance later determined to be heroin, 36 individually wrapped clear bags of marijuana, cash and other items.[7]
2006 Investigation
- In May 2006 police arrested two members of the D-Block gang in DeGaulle Manor for allegedly shooting assault rifles in the courtyard. The weapon was possibly used in the April homicide in the 2300 block of Murl Street.[8]
- In July 2006 NOPD arrested five D-Block Boys in the Fischer Projects. Anthony Thomas then 18 who was suspected of the 2300 Murl Street homicide had an active warrant out. SWAT team raided the complex and found the group in the courtyard. One of them was in possession of an SKS rifle. All five men were arrested. Thomas, who had a pending warrant, was booked with two counts of illegally carrying a weapon, possession of obliterated serial number, drug possession and resisting an officer.[9]
See also
References
- ^ "FindLaw's Court of Appeal of Louisiana case and opinions". Caselaw.findlaw.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "3 'D Block Gang' members arrested in Algiers bust: NOPD". Nola.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "3 'D Block Gang' members arrested in Algiers bust: NOPD". Article.wn.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "2 booked in December murder are members of notorious 6th Ward D-Block gang". Nola.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ https://nola.newsbank.com/search?text=After+a+quiet+beginning+to+2007%2C+one+that+saw+just+one+murder+in+the+first+three+months+of+the+year%2C&date_from=2007&date_to=2007&content_added=&pub%5B%5D=TPIC&sort=bst
- ^ "2011 National Gang Threat Assessment".
- ^ "D Block Gang Members Arrested for Drug Charges on Westpark Court - NOPD News". Archived from the original on 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). cases.justia.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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