Alleged Gangster Disciple Arrested In Metro Atlanta

JONESBORO, GA -- An alleged member of the Gangster Disciples was arrested Wednesday in Clayton County. According to the FBI, Antariouse Caldwell, aka "Phat" was arrested after a tip led them to a motel on Old National Highway. On Tuesday, the FBI announced a $5,000 reward for information that led to Caldwell's arrest. The tipster said they recognized Caldwell from publicity they had seen about a tattoo on his neck that read “No Mercy.”

Caldwell was indicted on October 24, 2018 for Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy-murder. Caldwell was named in a superseding indictment to an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia on April 27, 2016.

Thirty-two alleged members of the national gang The Gangster Disciples were indicted on RICO/Conspiracy charges related to alleged criminal activity on behalf of the gang.

The indictment alleged, among other things, that Gangster Disciple members committed 10 murders and 12 attempted murders.

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