NJ Gang Member Admits to Racketeering Charge

Nygee Johnson of Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Details of the Case

From 2015 through September 22, 2022, Johnson was involved with the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, a criminal enterprise engaged in violent acts and the distribution of controlled substances across New Jersey and beyond. During his time with the gang, Johnson conspired with other members and associates to commit bank fraud and distribute drugs.

Legal Consequences

Johnson faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. His sentencing is scheduled for December 3, 2024.

Investigation and Acknowledgments

The successful investigation was a collaborative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies:

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Under Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Ortiz
• IRS - Criminal Investigation: Under Special Agent in Charge Jenifer L. Piovesan
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): Under Acting Special Agent in Charge Ross A. Marchetti
• U.S. Marshals Service: Under Marshal Juan Mattos
• Irvington Police Department: Under Police Division Director Tracy Bowers
• Essex County Prosecutor’s Office: Under Acting Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II
• Newark Police Department: Under Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé
• Bloomfield Police Department: Under Director of Public Safety Samuel A. DeMaio
• Essex County Sheriff’s Office: Under Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura
• East Orange Police Department: Under Chief Phyllis L. Bindi
• Elizabeth Police Department: Under Police Director Earl J. Graves
• Edison Police Department: Under Chief of Police Tom Bryan
• New Jersey State Police: Under Colonel Patrick J. Callahan
• Union County Prosecutor’s Office: Under Prosecutor William A. Daniel
• Spotswood Police Department: Under Chief Philip Corbisiero
• North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Fugitive and Missing Person Task Force, including FBI members

Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program

This case is part of the OCDETF investigation, which aims to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the highest-level criminal organizations threatening the United States. The OCDETF program employs a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multiagency approach to combat organized crime.

For more information about the OCDETF Program, visit https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

The government’s case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Francesca Liquori of the Special Prosecutions Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jake Nasar of the Organized Crime/Gangs Unit of the Criminal Division.