By: Yuritza Arroyo
Federal authorities announced that a member of a New Jersey street gang admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy and possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
According to federal officials, Rahjon Cox, aka “Tsu Surf,” 32, of Newark, pleaded guilty by videoconference on April 27 to two counts of a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Officials say from 2015 through Sept. 22, 2022, Cox was a member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, a criminal enterprise responsible for acts of violence and the distribution of controlled substances in New Jersey and elsewhere.
Cox held a leadership role within the enterprise. On March 18, 2017, Cox shot a firearm at a gang rival.
On July 24, 2019, in Essex County, Cox, a convicted felon, knowingly possessed two loaded firearms.
Authorities in authorities, the racketeering conspiracy count is punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; the charge of being a felon in possession of a weapon is punishable by a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Both counts are also punishable by a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 12.