PRESS RELEASE
Director Joseph Santiago
For Immediate Release April 10, 2007
Trenton Police Detail Arrests in
Four Homicides and Two Attempted Homicides
TRENTON - In recent days Trenton Police have arrested suspects in four homicides and two
attempted homicides, Director Joseph Santiago announced today. Three of the arrests are for
homicides in 2006, when there were 20 homicides in Trenton for the year. One homicide arrest was
for a killing in March, during which seven homicides were committed. Two suspects, Dontay
Brannon, 19, and a 17-year-old juvenile accomplice, are charged with one killing and an attempted
homicide. Brannon is also charged in a second homicide and the investigation is continuing into the
role played by an accomplice.
Of the six victims, five are known gang members and all have criminal histories. Of the six
suspects either under arrest or the subject of an arrest warrant, all are known gang members and all
have criminal histories.
“I applaud the skilled and tireless work of the detectives of the Criminal Investigation Bureau
that has brought these suspects to justice,’’ said Police Director Joseph Santiago. “An important
reason for this success is the daily collection and analysis of criminal intelligence. In 2005 this
Department arrested key leaders of nine street gangs and we have kept the pressure on gangs without
let-up. That pressure reduced violent crime last year but this list of victims and suspects proves once
more being killed, maimed or imprisoned are the likeliest outcomes for young men involved in street
gangs and crime. Trenton is a very safe city for people uninvolved in gangs and the drug trade.
Anyone knowledgeable about crime trends nationally knows that no place is safe for those who
are.’’
"We continue to be vigilant - and we also continue to ask for help from the community,"
Mayor Douglas H. Palmer said. "We need citizens to come forward, confidentially, and help us
resolve these cases. Today's investigative results demonstrate the commitment and professionalism
of the Trenton Police Department and confirm what public officials, parents, and pastors have been
warning our young people, that death or prison is what you have to look forward to if you choose to
engage in street gangs and drug trade."
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Investigation is continuing in all of the cases, said Detective Capt. Joseph Juniak, commander of the
Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with information about a crime is urged to call the Trenton
police Confidential Tip Line at (609) 989-3663. Crime Stoppers of Greater Trenton offers a reward
of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects in
violent crimes. Callers can contact Crime Stoppers at (609) 278-8477 (TIPS).
“These arrests are not the end of the investigations,’’ said Capt. Juniak. “In several cases we are
seeking additional suspects. A person of particular interest is Donnie Anderson, who is involved in
the shooting of James Clayton. We have a warrant for Mr. Anderson and we need information to
find him.” The cases and suspects are:
1. March 25, 2007: James Clayton, 24, was shot twice outside of the Kingsbury Square apartment
complex during a gang-related dispute that evolved into a robbery. On March 27, the U.S.
Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect, Laray M.
Delee, 24. Police have a warrant for the arrest of Donnie Anderson, 21, last known to reside at
228 E. State Street. Anyone who knows his whereabouts is urged to contact Trenton Police. The
investigation was assigned to Detective John Delli.
2. March 26, 2007: Naquan Archie, 18, of Norway Avenue, a known member of the SMM faction
of the Bloods street gang was shot dead during a robbery at 11 Eisenhower Avenue. The U.S.
Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect, Willie
James Yeager, 18, also a known SMM member, March 28. Another suspect is sought. The
investigation was assigned to Detective Chris Doyle.
3. June 24, 2006: Willie Tasheed Hill, 22, a known member of the “Fruit-town Brims” street gang,
was killed in the course of a personal dispute at the rear of 1230 East State St. The U.S. Marshals
New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and Trenton Police patrol units arrested
Terrance Lamont Travers, 28, a known member of the GKB Bloods faction, April 7, 2007. The
investigation was assigned to Detective Brian Egan.
4. November 3, 2006: Pierre Wilson, 22, was shot and severely wounded while being robbed in an
alleyway between 60 and 62 Bellevue Avenue. Dontay Brannon, 19, a known member of the
GKB faction of the Bloods street gang, and a male juvenile, 17, also a known GKB member, are
charged with the shooting. The investigation was assigned to Detectives John Delli and Edgar
Rios.
5. November 4, 2006: Terrance Darnell Williams, 33, a known member of the SMM faction of the
Bloods street gang, was shot dead during a robbery on the 300 block of Bellevue Avenue.
Dontay Brannon, 19, and a male juvenile, 17, are both charged with the killing. Both suspects
were incarcerated at the time of their arrests. Both suspects are known members of the GKB
Bloods faction. The investigation was assigned to Detective Edgar Rios.
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6. November 30, 2006: David Campbell, 21, a known member of the SMM faction of the Bloods
street gang, was shot dead near the corner of Spring and Calhoun streets. Dontay Brannon, 19,
also a member of the GKB Bloods, is charged with the killing and second individual is sought.
The investigation was assigned to Detective Edgar Rios.
In March, Director Santiago created a Homicide Task Force comprised of the detectives in the
CIB Homicide Unit and detectives drawn from other sections of CIB, the Organized Crime Unit, the
Tactical Anti-Crime Unit and the Vice Unit. The members of the Task Force members are Capt.
Juniak, Capt. Robert Tedder, Lt. Stephen Varn, Sgt. Robert Rios, Sgt. Chris Doyle, Detective James
McMillan, Detective Edgar Rios, Detective Manuel Montez, Detective Brian Egan, Detective
Wilfredo Rodriguez, Detective Nathan Bolognini, Detective Luis Vega and Detective Gary Britton.
The U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and Mercer County
Sheriffs Department and Mercer County Prosecutors Office provided crucial support. MCPO
Detectives Tommy Watters, Matthew Norton, James Francis and Robert Cowan were active
participants in all the investigations.
Contacts:
Detective Sergeant Pedro Medina
Public Information Officer
(609) 989-4070; (609) 947-9558
Peter Page
City of Trenton Public Information Officer
(609) 815-2579; (609) 947-9555
Mayor Palmer Tuesday
called again for State
Senate passage of the
Assembly-passed package
of 13 bills, which includes
Sen. Shirley Turner’s
proposal to set up a gun
court in which prosecutors
and judges would be
experienced in dealing
with chronic offenders
who use guns.
This Dontay Brannon is a member of the Gangsta Killer (GKB) Bloods
About the Bloods from Gansta411.com
Bloods refer to the United Blood Nation, which in New York City jails encompasses the these Blood sets: Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods (NTG); Miller Gnagsta Bloods (MGB); Young Bloods; Valentine Bloods (VB); Mad Dog Bloods(MDB); One Eight Trey Bloods (183); Mad Stone Bloods (MSB); Gangsta Killer Bloods (GKB); Five Nine Brims(5-9 Brims); Sex Money Murder Bloods; Blood Stone Villains (BSV). Current intelligence shows the Mad Dog Bloods set is dismantled.
Bloods can be identified by their tattoos; two burned dots over a single burned dot. This represents a dog’s paw—Bloods refer to themselves as “dogs.” Additionally, Bloods were colors of red, or clothing identified with the basketball team the Chicago Bulls.
Besides their tattoos and clothing, the Bloods display signs and speak in codes. One such sign is to curl the thumb and index finger until the meet to from a circle. The three remaining finger are extended straight-out. This hand is then placed against the stomach area, palm of the hand face down with thumb and index finger touching the stomach (solar plexus area). Next, the hand is moved in a circular motion, turning the palm of the hand face up, touching the pinkie finger and the wrist to the mid-sto mach area.
As this process is completed, a Blood will say “031,” which translates to “I have love four you, Blood.” The Bloods change their codes on a regular basis, and generally revert from new codes to old. Some codes are changed in their entirety. The current listing of Bloods codes is 16 pages in length. B.L.O.O.D (Blood Love Overcomes Our Depressions
The Bloods organizational structure is:
* 101 First Superior (this is the leader). His function is to oversee the set. This individual acts as the disciplinary officer.
* 102 Second Superior Functions to assist and advise the First Superior and carry out the First superior’s duties in his absence.
* 103 Minister of Defense Functions to provide strategies and information to the First Superior for the operations of the set.
* 104 Minister of Information Provides information concerning the set and its enemies.
* 105 Head of Security Provides weapons and discipline to all members of the set.
* 106 Commanding Officer Dictates orders as specified by the Superior.
* 107 Captain Disseminates orders amongst the Lieutenants.
* 108 Head Lieutenant Assists and advises the Captain, and carries out the Captain’s duties in his absence.
* 109 Lieutenant Ensures the principal soldiers carry out orders as issued by the Captain.
* 110 Principal Soldier Complies with orders from Lieutenants, and to keep banging (fighting the enemy) at all times.
In general, every Bloods’ function is to keep banging at all times. No Blood is better than the next. Each Blood is a soldier, putting in work (fighting), maintaining the superiority of all Bloods over their enemies.
Each set follow this structure, with an individual identified for each position. Because there are many different sets, the Blood leadership in the streets of New York is not strong. Different boroughs or areas are under different sets. In the jails, l eadership is strong, however individuals do attempt to form new sets so that they can assume leadership. This is however, frowned upon by the existing sets.
The Bloods concepts of war are:
* Always listen before you talk, look before you walk, and observe before you stalk.
* In war, you must follow the commands of the higher rank, who is designated such because they are more, if not, better informed than you.
* Never make important decisions while angry, because an intemperate nature can cause one to run into a brick wall. Allow time to rationalize.
* What is pain to a warrior is but a privilege, pain, and handling pain are measures of a warrior, for to know victory is to know defeat.
* The injuries that you inflict upon the enemy should be considered such a vicious act of terrorism ,that the damage inflicted causes the enemy to never consider revenge.
* Never allow the enemy to live in your midst, because one day he may rise up to repay you for the mistake.
* One must be a fox to recognize a trap, and a lion to fight and intimidate the enemy.
* The best defense is often times a good offense.
* There is no greater sin in war than ignorance.
* War has no room for diplomacy, war is outright vicious.
* Beware those around you who shout out the most, yet find time to talk during conflict. These individuals will reason with enemy.
* In war, strive for rendering the enemy harmless, disrupting the enemy’s alliances, and attacking before you are attacked.
* Silence and observation are major weapons in defense.
* During war, or peace, never allow you priorities to be misguided.
Bloods have a view of themselves as gangster, and as such, many have taken gang names (AKAs) of organized crime embers; Capone, Nitti, Baby Face Nel, Gambion, Scar Face.
Bloods use the letters “OG” when writing. OG is short for “original gangster.”
The weapon of choice for this gang are razors, which the Bloods have proven to be experts at using. In the streets of New York, Bloods carry razor blades in their pockets, and in the jails, they have mastered the technique of carrying razors in their anus or mouth
we’ve got a bunch of idiots working in our bureaucracy. and a press who covers it all up.
