Long Island Gang Member Sentenced For Attempted Murder

A Bloods gang member from Roosevelt was sentenced to 15 years in prison today for his role in the murder of a rival gang member in 2015.

Jermaine Green, 28, also known as "730," pleaded guilty on June 21, 2018 to racketeering and discharging a firearm in connection with a crime of violence. Green and fellow Bloods conspired to murder a rival gang member in 2015, and authorities say that he fired at least nine shots from an assault rifle across a busy street.

“Green turned a suburban street into a war zone while attempting to murder a rival, firing multiple shots from an assault rifle in broad daylight, endangering not only the intended target but everyone in the vicinity,” stated United States Attorney Richard Donoghue. “Today’s sentence ensures that the community will be protected from further crimes by the defendant for a long time. This office, together with our law enforcement partners, remains committed to ridding Long Island of gangs that threaten our communities.”

On Nov. 16, 2015, Green and a fellow Bloods gang member retaliated against the Rollin’ 60s Crips by opening fire on a man who they believed was responsible for the 2008 murder in Roosevelt of a Bloods member. The shooting took place as the man walked on Babylon Turnpike with another individual in the middle of the afternoon. Although no one was injured, the storefront of a nearby deli was struck by several bullets.

“The men sentenced to federal prison in this case won’t be able to terrorize the Roosevelt community and areas around it any longer,” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William Sweeney. “They waged a decade long gang war, creating fear and spreading crime at will. The FBI Long Island Gang Task Force investigated this case doggedly, rounding up the gang leadership, and crime dropped significantly soon after. Our work continues on other investigations to make sure others don’t attempt to fill the void.”

So far, eight members of the Bloods from Roosevelt have been charged in this case. Five other members of the gang have pleaded guilty and are waiting sentencing. Two more are still awaiting trial.