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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Multiple firearms seized, stolen motorcycle recovered after search at North Knoxville home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A stolen Harley-Davidson was recovered by Knoxville Police officers during a search at the Gillespie Avenue home. On Thursday, April 24, officers executed a search warrant at the home as an investigation led by the Organized Crime Unit into David Prins, 59, for the sale of meth, heroin and fentanyl. The search resulted in the seizure of 21 grams of suspected meth, over three grams of suspected heroin and fentanyl, two handguns and three rifles. WATCH LIVE: State trial of ex-officers accused in Tyre Nichols death begins Officers also found stolen property at the home, including a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a trailer. According to court records. the motorcycle was reported stolen in Maynardville. The officer contacted the victim, who confirmed it was theirs. The motorcycle was taken to the City of Knoxville Impound. Prins was not home during the search, but was stopped and detained by officers. He has been charged with convicted felon in possession of a weapon, possessing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, manufacture, delivery and sale of meth and theft of property. Jim Campbell promoted to chief of police in Clinton Prins is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on May 14, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘Violent' Denver street gang dismantled after leader, 10 members plead guilty: DA
DENVER (KDVR) — The leader of a Denver street gang faces 33 years in prison after pleading guilty to crimes related to 'dozens of drive-by shootings' he encouraged and ordered, the Denver District Attorney's Office announced Monday. Phillip Baca Sr., the leader of the 'Few But Plenty' gang, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act after being indicted in 2022. Baca joins 10 other Few But Plenty gang members who were also indicted in 2022 and have all already pleaded guilty, according to the DA's office. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Denver DA John Walsh in a press release said his office's Organized Crime Unit and members of the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network worked this multi-year, multi-case investigation to take down the gang. 'Phillip Baca was the leader of a ruthless criminal organization that terrorized west Denver neighborhoods. This guilty plea and sentence – and the sentences of other Few But Plenty gang members – are powerful steps toward fighting organized crime and improving public safety for all Denver residents. I want to acknowledge the Denver DA's Organized Crime Unit and its prosecutors, investigators and victim advocates, as well as the members of the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN). Their outstanding, collaborative work during a multi-year investigation led to the dismantling of this violent gang and the successful resolution of all 11 cases.' Denver DA John Walsh The shootings Baca ordered and encouraged targeted gang rivals in west Denver, according to the DA's office, and 'innocent bystanders who had nothing to do with the inter-gang feuds were the victims of this violence' in several instances. Previous Denver DA Beth McCann in 2022 when the 10 gang members were indicted said those members were believed to be responsible for '14 separate incidents totaling 47 victims in the Denver metropolitan area.' As the leader of the gang, Baca 'not only encouraged the young men of FBP (most of whom were his sons and nephews) to commit these violent crimes, he often expressly ordered them to do so,' according to the DA's office on Monday. Baca joined his co-defendants at least once as they shot the home of a rival gang member more than 20 times. Baca will be sentenced on June 27 and, per his plea agreement, faces 33 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
