1960s Newark Rollin' Gang Member Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Newark

By: Tracie Carter

A member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips gang was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy and for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon, prosecutors announced American Philip R. Sellinger.

Amir Warden, also known as “Stamps” and “Killa,” 31, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton to a superseding charge charging him with racketeering-influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) conspiracy and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon.

Judge Wigenton handed down the sentence today in federal court in Newark.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, from 2015 until September 22, 2022, Warden was a member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips, a criminal enterprise responsible for acts of violence and distribution of controlled substances in New Jersey . and elsewhere.

Warden held a leadership role within the enterprise and conspired with other members and associates to distribute controlled substances.

On August 19, 2019, he distributed heroin. On September 29, 2022, Warden, a convicted felon, knowingly possessed three loaded firearms, three high-capacity drum magazines, and approximately 1,300 rounds of assorted ammunition.

In addition to the prison term, Judge Wigenton sentenced Warden to three years of supervised release.