Two gang members were sentenced to prison for armed carjackings on Long Island and in Queens. Jaquell Blackwell was sentenced to 63 months' imprisonment for committing three armed carjackings, while Abdoul Azika was sentenced to 87 months' imprisonment for his participation in a carjacking and two other armed carjackings. Both proceedings were held before United States District Judge Dora L. Irizarry. This case highlights the importance of addressing gang violence and the consequences of engaging in armed carjacking.
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Media Coverage · April 21, 2026
Jaquell Blackwell and Abdoul Azika, two gang members, were sentenced to prison for their roles in armed carjackings on Long Island and in Queens. Blackwell received 63 months' imprisonment for three carjackings, while Azika was sentenced to 87 months for his involvement in three carjackings. Both defendants were sentenced by United States District Judge Dora L. Irizarry. This sentencing marks a significant step in
newspaper Read articleEarlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Jaquell Blackwell was sentenced to 63 months’ imprisonment for committing three armed carjackings. On December 18, 2025, another defendant, Abdoul Azika, was sentenced to 87 months’ imprisonment for his participation in a carjacking with Blackwell and two other armed carjackings. Both proceedings were held before United States District Judge Dora L. Irizarry.
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Jaquell Blackwell and Abdoul Azika, two gang members, were sentenced to prison for their roles in armed carjackings on Long Island and in Queens. Blackwell received 63 months' imprisonment for three carjackings, while Azika was sentenced to 87 months for his involvement in three carjackings. Both defendants were sentenced by United States District Judge Dora L. Irizarry. This sentencing marks a significant step in holding accountable those responsible for violent crimes.
Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Jaquell Blackwell was sentenced to 63 months’ imprisonment for committing three armed carjackings. On December 18, 2025, another defendant, Abdoul Azika, was …
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