A prison gang leader was given a 112-year sentence today for a criminal conspiracy that included distribution of drugs, assault and witness tampering, according to the Denver District Attorney’s office.
Prosecutors said Danny Shea, 33, is a member of the 211 Crew, a white supremacist gang that takes its name from California’s penal code for robbery.
Investigators said Shea was part of 211’s “inner circle.” He was convicted after a trial in April.
An 18-month investigation announced in January 2005 led to indictments against 22 members of a prison gang that was said to include 300 members in or released from Colorado prisons.
In December, another 211 leader, Benjamin Davis, 32, was sentenced to 108 years in prison on similar charges.
District Court Judge Christina Habas added 16 years to Shea’s sentence for violating Colorado’s Organized Crime Control Act.
