The Feds should charge each official harbouring the youthful crack dealer with Misprisonment - knowledge of a felony and concealing the information from the proper Federal authorities. If the defense is “santuary city” status, charge the Mayor and approving councilcritters with the same felony. Problem solved.
Bingo
Federal takeover of the city and seizure of the city assets is the way to deal with "santuary citys"