A Dallas man, Jamarian Hewitt, 39, has been sentenced to more than 37 years in federal prison for drug and gun charges. The U.S. Department of Justice said at least 12 people linked to the Four-Deuce Oakland Crips gang have been convicted of federal offenses tied to criminal activity in Dallas. Authorities said the gang took over the Malcolm X Boulevard corridor and turned several storefronts into hubs for drugs and guns.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives launched "Operation Blue Laces" in 2024 to address crime in the area. Investigators said Hewitt used a storefront called "Exotic Pop South Dallas" to sell cocaine, meth, codeine, prescription drugs and marijuana marketed as "Zillionaire Marijuana." ATF agents who searched the location reported finding a kilogram of meth, large amounts of marijuana and pills, and several firearms. A search of Hewitt's home found more drugs and ammunition.
Detectives said Hewitt has an extensive criminal history and was on probation and out on bond when he was arrested. A federal jury found him guilty of multiple charges in April 2026, and a judge sentenced him on Oct. 28.