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On Tuesday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of Tyrone Davis, 19, of Autauga County, for possessing a pistol to promote a criminal enterprise.
Based on the evidence, Davis was a member of the “Cosby Court Cartel,” a violent street gang operating in Autauga and Montgomery counties.
Davis pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly possessing a firearm during the commission of a criminal act intended to benefit a criminal enterprise. As a minor, Davis illegally possessed a pistol to embolden his gang.
Charged under the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Act, he was denied youthful offender status and faces a mandatory five-year prison sentence that must be served day for day. Davis will be sentenced Jan. 22, 2026.
“Armed gangs threaten the safety of every Alabama community, and minors who carry guns to support gang activity will now face real consequences,” Attorney General Marshall said. “Working with the Legislature, we secured mandatory prison time for anyone who uses a firearm to benefit a gang. The Alabama Criminal Enterprise Act is one of the strongest tools in the nation, and we will use it aggressively to protect Alabama families.”
Marshall expressed his appreciation for strong partnerships with the Prattville Police Department, the 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
He also commended the Special Prosecutions Division of the Attorney General’s Office for prosecuting the case, specifically recognizing Assistant Attorney General Verne H. Speirs and Special Agent Todd Mims for their work in establishing and employing the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Act across the state.
