D-Block Boys

The D-Block Boys, also known as the "Handy Family," is an African-American drug ring operating in Algiers, New Orleans. [1] The gang have been involved in all criminal activity including drug trafficking and murder. The gang is one of New Orleans most feared street gangs. According to NOPD, The "D-Block Gang" has a history of violations, along with involvement in violent crimes[2] [3] This gang is not to be confused with the Dumaine Street Gang operating out of the 6th Ward of New Orleans[4]

D-Block Boys
Founding locationAlgiers, New Orleans
Years active2000s–present
TerritoryDeGaulle Manor/Westpark Court
EthnicityPrimarily African American
Criminal activitiesDrug trafficking, bank robbery, prostitution, murder, theft and kidnapping
AlliesFischer Fools
RivalsHot Block, Whitney Boys,

History

The gang formed in the Algiers section of New Orleans by teenagers from the crime-ridden DeGaulle Manor Public Housing Complex which was nicknamed "D-Block". The D-Block gang have been tied to several homicides over the years and eventually became infamous for violence in the city. NOPD Fourth District Police have been tracking the gang since the early 2000s as they distributed Heroin and Crack Cocaine out of abandoned units of the DeGaulle Manor apartments. on December 13, 2004 Edward Patterson, a well known member shot NOPD Capt. Louis Dabdoub while he was on patrol in the apartments.[5]

After DeGaulle Manor complex was closed off, the gang moved their operation to Westpark Ct area. In 2011 the Federal Bureau of Investigation listed the gang as a threat.[6]

In 2017 three members was arrested on Westpark Ct in a raid for possession of a firearm while in possession of illegal narcotics, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm and possession with the intent to distribute heroin and marijuana. During the search, detectives confiscated multiple firearms, 31 individually wrapped clear bags of a white powder substance later determined to be heroin, 36 individually wrapped clear bags of marijuana, cash and other items.[7]

2006 Investigation
  • In May 2006 police arrested two members of the D-Block gang in DeGaulle Manor for allegedly shooting assault rifles in the courtyard. The weapon was possibly used in the April homicide in the 2300 block of Murl Street.[8]
  • In July 2006 NOPD arrested five D-Block Boys in the Fischer Projects. Anthony Thomas then 18 who was suspected of the 2300 Murl Street homicide had an active warrant out. SWAT team raided the complex and found the group hanging out in the courtyard one of them was carrying the dangerous Chinese-and Russian-made SKS rifle, Equipped with a folding bayonet and armor-piercing round. All five men were arrested. Thomas, who had a pending warrant, was booked with two counts of illegally carrying a weapon, possession of obliterated serial number, drug possession and resisting an officer.[9]

See also

References
  1. "FindLaw's Court of Appeal of Louisiana case and opinions". Caselaw.findlaw.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  2. "3 'D Block Gang' members arrested in Algiers bust: NOPD". Nola.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  3. "3 'D Block Gang' members arrested in Algiers bust: NOPD". Article.wn.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  4. "2 booked in December murder are members of notorious 6th Ward D-Block gang". Nola.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2017-12-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/2011-national-gang-threat-assessment
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-05-09. Retrieved 2007-05-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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