Rasheem “Coop” Sullivan, a prominent member of the Bloods Gang in Rochester, NY, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute drugs and illegal possession of firearms.
Rochester, N.Y. – Rasheem “Coop” Sullivan, 31, known locally as a leader within the Bloods Gang, has been handed a 108-month prison sentence by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. This sentencing follows Sullivan’s conviction on charges of conspiring to distribute controlled substances and possessing a firearm as a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross today.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas E. Gregory described Sullivan as not only a member of the Bloods Gang but also the self-proclaimed leader of a local subset known as the Immortal Stone Gorilla Gang. The case against Sullivan stemmed from a comprehensive investigation into narcotics trafficking and firearm possession by members of his gang. The investigation culminated in the arrest of Sullivan and several accomplices in December 2022.
During the raid on locations associated with Sullivan’s operations, law enforcement seized narcotics, cash, and multiple firearms. Inside Sullivan’s residence, investigators discovered a Glock 10 mm pistol loaded with 16 rounds of ammunition. The investigation was prompted by incidents of violence linked to Sullivan’s group, including the murder of Rochester Police Department Investigator Anthony Mazurkewicz and an assault on Investigator Sino Seng in July 2022.
The feud between Sullivan’s faction and a rival group led by Brandon “B-Mack” Washington intensified throughout 2022, leading to federal charges against Washington and his associates in September of that year. The conflict highlighted the involvement of both groups in drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession.
The sentencing of Rasheem Sullivan was the result of a collaborative effort between the Rochester Police Department, led by Chief David Smith, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) under Special Agent-in-Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, New York Field Division, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan Miller, New York Field Division.
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