Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips explained

Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips
Founded:1976
Founding Location:Los Angeles, California
Years Active:1976–present
Ethnicity:Predominantly African-American
Membership Est:1,600
Criminal Activities:Racketeering, murder, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, auto theft, armed robbery, burglary, extortion, fraud[1]
Allies:Rollin 40's and Rollin 90's NHCs
Rivals:Bloods, "Hoover factions", "Eight Trey Gangster Crip (83GC)"

The Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips is a "set" of the Crips street gang alliance based in Los Angeles, California, originally formed around Hyde Park, Los Angeles in 1976 from the Westside Crips and having since spread to other cities in the United States.[2] Membership is estimated to be around 1,600 people, making it one of the largest gangs in the Los Angeles area.[3]

Members identify themselves by wearing the Seattle Mariners[3] or Chicago White Sox logos and mark areas they are in with graffiti.

History

Two men identified as members of the Rollin' 60s were arrested for the 1984 murders of four members of professional football player Kermit Alexander's family. Police say the gang members got the address wrong and killed the wrong family.[4]

In 1988, a member of the Rollin' 60s was responsible for the death of Karen Toshima, who got caught in the crossfire between two gang members.[5]

In 1992, Crips' Kingpin Keith "Stone" Thomas was killed. Around 400 people, including law enforcement, attended his funeral which prompted many to reflect on the bloodshed and actions of Rollin' 60s. Youth worker and activist Chilton Alphonse reflected on the change marked by Stone's death[6] :

Once upon a time, the Rollin' 60s were a family. Now, I think a lot of these youngsters are beginning to question, is it really worth it.
According to a news outlet in 2004, Rollin' 60s was "the largest black criminal street gang in the City of Los Angeles".[7]

Notable members

Notes and References

  1. News: Crips Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder in-Aid-of Racketeering and Other Crimes. 2021-02-09.
  2. Web site: Rollin 60s NeighborHood Crips in Los Angeles, California – Hyde Park area . live . August 7, 2024 . streetgangs.com.
  3. Book: Covey, Herbert C. . Crips and Bloods: A Guide to an American Subculture: A Guide to an American Subculture. 2015. ABC-CLIO. 978-0-313-39930-5. 159.
  4. News: Two Gang Members Arrested In Alexander Family Killings. The New York Times. November 5, 1984.
  5. Web site: Mitchell . John . Kendall . John . 1989-12-02 . Toshima's Slayer Gets 27 Years to Life in Prison : Gangs: Woman was innocent victim of Westwood Village shooting in 1988. Incident shocked L.A. into the realization that street violence could occur anywhere. . 2023-04-05 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  6. Web site: Katz . Jesse . 1992-04-14 . COLUMN ONE : An Ethic Dies With Gang Chief : The stakes these days are drug money, not turf. The transformation has eroded the code of unity, and violence is out of control as member turns against member. . 2024-08-07 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  7. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20041012065238/http://lang.dailynews.com/socal/gangs/articles/dnp5_culture.asp. October 12, 2004. Rollin 60s give unique window into gang culture. Beth. Barrett. Los Angeles Daily News. September 30, 2004.
  8. News: Nipsey Hussle Was Hailed as a Hero. But to California Officials, He Was Still a Gangster.. Arango. Tim. 2019-04-19. The New York Times. 2019-04-20. en-US. 0362-4331. mdy-all.
  9. Web site: June 22, 2023. Rapper Quando Rondo detained after being indicted for drug, gang charges. December 21, 2023. USA Today. en-US.
  10. Web site: Archives . L. A. Times . 1992-07-21 . SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES : Reputed Crips Chief Gets 23 Years in Robbery Try . 2024-08-07 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2020-10-23 . Eugene 'Big U' Henley Speaks On Uniting Gangs, Community Service And Nipsey Hussle's Legacy . 2024-08-07 . Essence . en-US.

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