Tsu Surf Sentenced to Five Years for Racketeering, Firearms Possession
Rahjon Cox, also known as “Tsu Surf,” a 32-year-old affiliated with the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has been handed a 60-month prison sentence. The announcement of the sentencing came from U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger after Cox pleaded guilty to charges related to racketeering conspiracy and illegal possession of firearms.
U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, overseeing the case in Newark federal court, pronounced the sentence today. Cox, a resident of Newark, had previously confessed to two counts outlined in a superseding indictment. He acknowledged his participation in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy and admitted to possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Court documents and trial statements unveiled Rahjon Cox’s extensive criminal activities. From 2015 until September 22, 2022, he actively participated in the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, a criminal enterprise based in New Jersey involved in violent acts and the distribution of controlled substances locally and beyond.
Cox, holding a leadership role within the gang, directly participated in violent confrontations, such as a 2017 shooting incident targeting a gang rival. Additionally, in 2019, he was discovered in possession of two loaded firearms in Essex County, a violation of his status as a convicted felon.
In addition to the imposed five-year prison sentence, Judge Wigenton has mandated a three-year supervised release period for Cox and imposed a $15,000 fine. This case underscores the continuous efforts of federal law enforcement to dismantle criminal organizations and address the illegal possession and use of firearms.
