5 Reputed N.J. Crips Gang Members Charged With Drug, Gun Offenses

NEWARK, NJ — Five Newark men associated with the New Jersey set of the Grape Street Crips were charged Wednesday in three separate indictments with drug distribution and firearms offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office (NJ) announced.

According to prosecutors, Marvin Eure, a/k/a "Man Man," 22, is charged in a two-count indictment with heroin distribution and possessing firearms as a previously convicted felon.

Louis Coston, a/k/a "Real Rell," 26, is charged in a separate two-count indictment with conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin and one count of heroin possession with intent to distribute.

Ahmad Mann, a/k/a "P.O.," a/k/a "P-Easy," 37, Milton Latham, a/k/a "Murder," 42, and Vincent J. Carter, a/k/a "Vince," a/k/a "Vin," 61, are each charged in a third indictment with conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. In addition, Latham is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm as a previously convicted felon, and Mann is charged with three counts of heroin possession with intent to distribute.

Prosecutors allege that the New Jersey Grape Street Crips controlled drug trafficking and other criminal activities in various areas of Newark. Coston and Ahmed Singleton, 26, a/k/a "Gangsta-Mu," a/k/a "Mooshie," both members of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips, allegedly sold prolific quantities of heroin to both Newark residents and out-of-town customers. Mann, Latham, and Carter allegedly worked together to distribute brick quantities of heroin in and around the Pennington Court, Hyatt Court, and Riverview public housing complexes in Newark, New Jersey.

Prosecutors stated that Eure was a long-time member of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips who allegedly formed a rival gang with various associates “after a violent dispute with the group's leadership.” In August 2012, Eure allegedly sold a Remington Arms 870 Magnum shotgun and a 7.62 caliber SKS rifle to a confidential informant working with the FBI. On Oct. 24, 2014, Eure also distributed heroin at the Kemsco Village housing complex in Newark.

Currently, 37 members and associates of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, firearms and other charges, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors said that Eure faces a potential sentence of 10 years in prison for the firearms charge and a potential sentence of 20 years in prison for heroin distribution. Coston faces a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison and a potential maximum of life in prison for the heroin conspiracy charge, as well as a potential 20-year sentence for the heroin distribution charge.

Authorities stated that Mann, Latham, and Carter face a mandatory minimum term of five years in prison for the heroin distribution charge. Mann faces a 20-year sentence for each of the three heroin distribution counts. Latham faces a 10-years sentence for the firearms charge. Eure, Coston, Mann, and Latham remain in custody. Carter is out on bail.