indicted 35 people, including an Annapolis man, believed to be a part of the South Side Brims Bloods

 

Federal authorities have indicted 35 people, including an Annapolis man, believed to be a part of the South Side Brims Bloods (SSB Bloods)—a branch of the Bloods gang started in Los Angeles in the 1970s. The defendants have been indicted for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, conspiracy to distribute drugs and gun violations, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland’s Office Thursday. The indictment alleges the gang has operated in portions of the state—ranging from Western Maryland to the lower Eastern Shore—since 2005. The gang is believed to be responsible for violent acts including murders, shootings, home invasion robberies, drug trafficking and witness intimidation, officials said in the release. “This case reflects an unprecedented level of coordination among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies employing the federal RICO statute to dismantle criminal gangs,” U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein said in the release. “The covert investigation known as ‘Cardinal Sin’ started in 2009, based on allegations that the South Side Brims Bloods gang was establishing cells and wreaking havoc throughout Maryland. “When criminals join together and threaten public safety, law enforcement agencies must work together to put them out of business. You cannot stop a group of criminals by pursuing individual members for isolated crimes.” As reported by Ellicott City Patch, according to the indictment, members of the gang were working throughout Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Howard, Queen Anne’s, Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomo and Talbot counties. The Capital reported that the indictment also alleges the gang operated in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, South Carolina and California.

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