In a significant development, Attorney General Chris Carr announced the successful conviction of Robert Wingfield, Jr., and Jamie Rosier, members of the Inglewood Family Gangster Bloods, for child sex trafficking in Dougherty County. Wingfield, associated with the national gang with local ties across the country, and Rosier, a prominent figure in Southwest Georgia, played roles in the trafficking of a missing 16-year-old girl from Albany. The convictions mark a crucial step in combating gang-related human trafficking and ensuring justice for victims.
The case, which initially involved six other defendants and led to a total of five convictions, sheds light on the violent and criminal activities orchestrated by the Inglewood Family Gangster Bloods. Attorney General Carr emphasized the commitment to dismantling such networks that prey on children and instill fear in communities. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units, underscore the dedication to safeguarding Georgians from the perils of human trafficking and gang violence.
Assistant Attorney General Christopher Keegan and Assistant Attorney General Michael Tabarrok spearheaded the prosecution of the case, supported by the Albany Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. The establishment of the Gang Prosecution Unit in Atlanta, with regional extensions in Albany and Augusta, has been instrumental in securing convictions, including those of nine Inglewood Family Gangster Bloods members in Dougherty County.
The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and prosecutors reflects a united front against gang-related human trafficking, as highlighted by Albany Police Chief Michael J. Persley and GBI Director Chris Hosey. The case underscores the relentless efforts to ensure justice for victims of human trafficking and dismantle criminal street gangs that perpetrate such heinous crimes. The convictions of Wingfield and Rosier serve as a warning to those involved in exploiting vulnerable individuals and demonstrate the resolve to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
