Thursday, November 10, 2022

Bronx Gang Member Sentenced To 37 Years For Racketeering, Narcotics Conspiracy, And Murder

 

Robert Wilson Planned and Helped Carry Out the January 2019 Murder of Nelson Ramos in the Monroe Houses

 Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ROBERT WILSON, a/k/a “RO,” a/k/a “Sin,” a member of a racketeering enterprise known as the Stevenson Commons Crew, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman to 37 years in prison.  WILSON previously pled guilty to participating in a racketeering conspiracy, narcotics conspiracy, and a firearms offense.  Co-defendant KEVIN CROSBY, a/ka/ “Sama,” was previously sentenced to 25 years in prison, and co-defendant MARQUIS YOHANIS, a/k/a “DG,” was previously sentenced to over 24 years in prison.  Co-defendant YEFREL BRITO, a/k/a “Mini,” is scheduled to be sentenced on December 7, 2022.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “For years, Robert Wilson filled the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx with drugs and violence.  He then helped plan and execute the cold-blooded murder of Nelson Ramos in January 2019.  Today, Wilson was rightly sentenced to 37 years in prison for these horrific crimes.  We thank our law enforcement partners at the New York City Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New York City Department of Investigation for their outstanding work pursuing justice for Mr. Ramos and his family.”

According to the allegations in the Indictment and other filings and statements made in court:

WILSON is a member of a racketeering enterprise known as the Stevenson Commons Crew.  In order to fund the enterprise, protect and expand its interests, and promote its standing, members and associates of the Stevenson Commons Crew committed, conspired, attempted, and threatened to commit acts of violence against rival gangs, including murder and robbery; conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute narcotics; and obtained, possessed, and used firearms, including by brandishing and discharging them. 

On September 13, 2018, WILSON and others carried out a robbery, during which WILSON and others repeatedly punched, kicked, and stomped on the victim, causing serious physical injuries to the victim.

On January 6, 2019, WILSON and others helped plan and carry out a shooting, which resulted in the death of Nelson Ramos in the vicinity of 800 Soundview Avenue in the Bronx, New York.

In addition to the prison term, Judge Furman sentenced WILSON, 31, of the Bronx, New York, to five years of supervised release.

Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York City Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New York City Department of Investigation.

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - NOVEMBER 10, 2022

 COVID-19 test swab

Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Keep Using the Tools to Protect Against and Treat COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing, and Treatment

24 Statewide Deaths Reported on November 9


 Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combatting COVID-19 and plan to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the fall and winter seasons.  

"With the colder weather drawing us indoors, I urge New Yorkers to remain vigilant and to use all available tools to keep themselves, their loved ones and their communities safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "Be sure to stay up to date on vaccine doses, and test before gatherings or travel. If you test positive, talk to your doctor about potential treatment options." 

Last week, Governor Hochul launched a new public awareness campaign featuring New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett speaking directly to New Yorkers about three viruses - Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19 - now circulating in the state with similar symptoms and the potential to cause serious illness. Produced by the New York State Department of Health, the videos include a short clip and a longer version geared toward parents; and a version aimed specifically at health care providers.  

Governor Hochul continues to remind New Yorkers that children ages 5 and older may now receive the bivalent booster shots that are recommended to increase protection against COVID-19. 

 The Governor also urges New Yorkers to get their bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters. To schedule an appointment for a booster, New Yorkers should contact their local pharmacy, county health department, or healthcare provider; visit vaccines.gov; text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby locations.  

In addition, Governor Hochul encourages New Yorkers to get their annual flu vaccine as flu season is widespread across New York State. The flu virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 are both circulating, so getting vaccinated against both is the best way to stay healthy and to avoid added stress to the health care system.  

The State Department of Health is continuing its annual public education campaign, reminding adults and parents to get both flu and COVID-19 shots for themselves and children 6 months and older. Advertisements in both English and Spanish language began running last month. 

For information about flu vaccine clinics, contact the local health department or visit vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/.

Today's data is summarized briefly below:    

  • Cases Per 100k - 22.91
  • 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 20.99
  • Test Results Reported - 70,517
  • Total Positive - 4,477  
  • Percent Positive - 5.80%**     
  • 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 6.08%**      
  • Patient Hospitalization - 2,822 (-93)
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 424
  • Patients in ICU - 286 (-7)
  • Patients in ICU with Intubation - 97 (-3)
  • Total Discharges - 360,455 (+468)
  • New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 24
  • Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 59,038 

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.       

The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities only.      

Important Note: Effective Monday, April 4, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is no longer requiring testing facilities that use COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to report negative results. As a result, New York State's percent positive metric will be computed using only lab-reported PCR results. Positive antigen tests will still be reported to New York State and reporting of new daily cases and cases per 100k will continue to include both PCR and antigen tests. Due to this change and other factors, including changes in testing practices, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.  

  • Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 75,317

This daily COVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and other settings.  

  • Total vaccine doses administered - 40,377,593
  • Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 3,800
  • Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 21,574
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 93.4%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 84.8%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 95.0%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 89.6%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 86.1%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 75.6%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 83.7%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 75.6%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 93.2%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 79.7%
Each New York City borough's 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows **:       

Borough  

Monday,  

November  

7, 2022 

Tuesday,  

November  

8, 2022 

Wednesday,  

November  

9, 2022 

Bronx 

6.59% 

6.62% 

6.49% 

Kings 

4.50% 

5.79% 

5.83% 

New York 

5.74% 

5.84% 

5.80% 

Queens 

6.82% 

6.84% 

6.87% 

Richmond 

5.44% 

5.46% 

5.50%