In May 2015, state and federal law enforcement carried out a roundup of six Detroit-area Vice Lord gang members accused of attacking the family of a . LB; Winisford Watkins, a.k.a. The U.S. Attorney's Office plans to speak on the case at 3 p.m. Thursday. Mike Kohan, head of Great Neck, N.Y.-based Kohan Retail Investment Group, confirmed the . "The quality of life in our community will remain closely aligned to our successful ongoing collective efforts to remove violent offenders from Detroit's streets.". Ace; Devan Turner-Bankhead, a.k.a. (WXYZ) Forty people have been charged in a 172-page federal racketeering indictment that was unsealed in federal court in Detroit today. emailStay Connected After a brief confrontation with the brothers family members, Clark opened fire with an AK-47, firing at the family more than two dozen times and hitting four victims. The judge said Fordham's lack of criminal history worked against him. Out Kold; Dwayne Parler, a.k.a. After skipping Detroit on its last tour, Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet has announced a concert at Little Caesars Arena.. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. Among those eight convicted defendants was Antonio Johnson, aka MT or MisterTony, the National President of the Phantoms and the Three-Star General over the Vice Lords in Michigan. But also crimes including murder, prison hits, drug trafficking, robberies, extortion, and weapons. Mohsin says counts 6-39 relate to offenses involving controlled substances, firearms and the use of firearms during the drug trafficking offenses. Kenneth Smith is currently a fugitive. Richard Simms" and Kaos; Kurteiz Thompson, a.k.a. No Thanks Only fourpeople charged in the case had been granted bond through Tuesday afternoon and none were in the top leadership ranks. Teiz; Javon Wilhite, a.k.a. WASHINGTONThe National President of the Phantom Outlaw Motorcycle Club and "Three-Star General" of the Vice Lords street gang in Michigan was sentenced today to serve 35 years in prison for. The seven Vice Lord members charged with crimes stemming from this incident are . The indictment charges members from both Detroit and Chicago with being both state and national leaders of the gang. The 39-count indictment was announced by Acting United States Attorney Saima Mohsin on Thursday. (WXYZ) Four men are still being sought in connection with the Vice Lords gang that has ties to Detroit and Chicago. "This group is notoriously violent and whenever a member or a member of the community is deemed to be a threat, they take action when people are going against it," said ATF Special Agent in Charges James Deir. Given just the sheer volume and the numbers, we have a lot of work ahead of us, said Acting U. S. Attorney in Detroit Saima Mohsin during a news conference Thursday. Leader Artise Johnson said he controlled anentire "squad," according to the indictment. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of Michigan, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Departments Criminal Division, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Special Agent in Charge Robin Shoemaker of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Detroit Field Division, Special Agent in Charge David P. Gelios of the FBIs Detroit Division and Chief James Craig of the Detroit Police Department. C4; Anthony Simmons, a.k.a. Footz and Vampire; Shelton Carter, a.k.a. In two trials in March and May 2015, juries convicted eight leaders and members of the PhantomOutlaw Motorcycle Club, many of whom also were leaders and members of the Vice Lords, for various crimes, including a September October 2013 mass murder plot against a rival organization of the Phantoms, and the September 2013 shooting ofa member of another rival organization. A leader of the Vice Lords street gang was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for attempted murder in aid of racketeering in connection with the May 7 . The indictment unsealed Thursday focuses on Vice Lord leaders and their associates within Michigan and Chicago, according to Mohsin. On May 7, 2015, Vice Lords members Antonio Clark, Aramis Wilson, Tyrone Price, Jonathan Kinchen, Kojuan Lee, Kirshean Nelson, and Dion Robinson, traveled together to the intended victims house in multiple cars. In two trials during March and May 2015, juries convicted eight leaders and members of the Phantom Outlaw Motorcycle Club, many of whom were also leaders and members of the Vice Lords, for various crimes, including a mass murder plot against a rival organization of the Phantoms and the shooting of a member of another rival organization. DETROIT (FOX 2) - In one of the largest racketeering and conspiracy busts in Detroit 's history, 40 members of the Detroit gang Almighty Vice Lords have been arrested on charges ranging. I can't wait.". DETROIT - Federal prosecutors are targeting dozens of members of one of Detroit's notable street gangs in a racketeering complaint that was unsealed Thursday. The investigation, which involved personnel from Detroit Police andthe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives targeted leaders from five branches of the Vice Lords. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations. Few federal cases in recent history in Detroit have indicted such a high number of figures involved in organized crime. Two remain on the loose. "We can advance, they can lock us up or we can end up dead," the gang's alleged chiefenforcer Davun Baskerville said in a recorded 2019 phone call, according to the indictment. The indictment alleges that the Vice Lords' leaders are located in both Chicago and Detroit, and that the gang is broken down into various "sets," "decks," or "branches," including . Here is the full list of those charged:(hometowns were not immediately available): 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Today, a federal jury in Detroit convicted two members of the violent Phantom Outlaw Motorcycle Club, one of whom also was a member of the Vice Lords street gang, on separate crimes of. Authorities say the raids in Detroit helped disrupt three alleged conspiracies to commit murder, while seizing 15 guns, cash and drugs. A 39-count federal indictment was unsealed . The case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan alleges the people charged are connected to the Detroit branch of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation gang, which. As we welcome the start of summer we want to send a message to gangs and violent offenders that law enforcement is committed to taking back our streets from violent gangs so that Detroit residents can enjoy the safe quality of life that we all deserve.. S. Robin Shoemaker, Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field Division of ATF said, "Countering firearms violence, particularly when it relates to violent street gangs remains one of ATFs primary missions, when it comes to gun violence ATF will continue to work hand in hand with our Detroit One partners to ensure that those individuals who engage in violent criminal activity are removed from our neighborhoods. DJ and Sincere; Spoonie Johnson, a.k.a. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They gathered firearms, including an AK-47 assault rifle, to assist in their plans. Zane; Antione Coleman, a.k.a. ", "The significant arrests and prosecutions made by Detroit One make certain that the citizens of Detroit and the region can once again start to feel safe in their communities" said Chief James Craig. Those convicted of federal racketeering-related crimes include members of the Seven Mile Bloods gang, the Devils Diciples Motorcycle Club,Highwaymen Motorcycle Cluband former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Hes 51, he has no record. The ATF gave 7 Action News a look inside with videos made by gang members before they were busted. "Violent crime rates continue to rise, and with summer upon us, that is likely to continue to rise," Acting U.S. Attorney Saima Mohsin told reporters. The number is 313-226-9151. "The vice lords are a violent, armed national street gang operating in Detroit, Chicago, and elsewhere. DETROIT (WWJ) -- Federal agents arrested more than three dozen members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation street gang Thursday as law enforcement works to curtail rising gun violence in Detroit. S-Dot; Artise Johnson, a.k.a. DETROIT, MI Burney "Tank" Everett, 27, the leader of the Vice Lords street gang who ordered the May 2015 shooting of a Detroit mother and three of her children with an AK-47 because her. On Thursday, January 25, 2016, Kojuan Lee, aka Juan, 20, of Detroit, and Jonathan Kinchen, aka Deago, 22, of Detroit, each pleaded guilty to one count of RICO conspiracy. Share on Twitter Twitter In one recorded phone call in May 2019, high-ranking leader Terry Douglas was overheard taking credit for arranging the assault of a fellow prisoner, prosecutors said. Prosecutors also say in March 2019, Baskerville discussed a 2015 triple shooting that targetedwitnesses in a separate criminal investigation. The Vice Lords are social media savvy and used Facebook to communicate among members, prosecutors said. Smoov; Anthony Najera, a.k.a. DETROIT (FOX 2) - In one of the largest racketeering and conspiracy busts in Detroit's history, 40 members of the Detroit gang Almighty Vice Lords have been arrested on charges ranging from murder to drug trafficking, and weapons. Counts 2 and 3 charge assault with a dangerous in aid of racketeering, while counts 4 and 5 charge drug conspiracies. Contact our office at 313-226-9634 or email us at USAMIE.EJ@usdoj.gov or visit our web page HERE for more information. "We will maintain our focus and remain stead-fast in our pledge to bringing swift justice to all those who commit violent acts against our city." The government is throwing all this dirt up against the wall, saying lets hold him, Sabbota said. On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, Kirshean Nelson, 19, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to one count of RICO conspiracy. The case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan alleges the people charged are connected to the Detroit branch of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation gang, which was founded in Chicago in the 1960s. WWJ is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Feds make a dent in Vice Lords gang arrests but 4 still being sought, 3 members of Almighty Vice Lords Nation gang from metro Detroit charged with drug, weapons crimes. The guilty pleas are the result of the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the community to reduce homicide and other violent crime under the Detroit One program. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Michigan boxing champ Claressa Shields defends middleweight belt at LCA in June, Sex offender charged in murder of Ann Arbor activist, Colder temps stick around until later in the week, Jackson House where Martin Luther King Jr planned historic marches to be moved to The Henry Ford, Infectious disease doctor explains UP paper mill fungus outbreak. RELATED: Vice Lords gang leader gets 13 years for shooting family of 4. Veterans will receive up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill rates. Feds make arrests targeting Vice Lords gang in Detroit, Chicago; 40 named in indictment. "We shot they b---- asses," said Baskerville in one recorded phone call, according to the indictment. "These convictions represent the significant impact law enforcement can have on violent criminal enterprises when local, state, and Federal partners combine forces to address the violent gangs responsible for terrorizing our communities," said David P. Gelios, Special Agent in Charge, FBI - Detroit Division. Prosecutors said they fear gang violence following last week's unsealing of a 172-page indictment against 40 Vice Lords members and associates who are accused of committing murder, drug deals, extortion, stabbings and plotting hits oninmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections since 2012. The guilty pleas are the result of the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the community to reduce homicide and other violent crime under the Detroit One program. Investigators say this three-year investigation saved lives. In another recorded call in September 2017, Fordham is accused of discussing gang operations and discipline with an inmate. Feds make arrests targeting Vice Lords gang in Detroit, Chicago; 40 named in indictment, Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images. This case marked the first time that the federal criminal street gang enhancement was charged in the Eastern District of Michigan. A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Tweezy; Naujeh Carter, a.k.a. Authorities are still searching for four men linked to the gang: Aaron Knight, Anthony Reynolds, John Johnson, and Lasail Hamilton. Members also targeted "snitches" who were perceived to be cooperating with law enforcement a cardinal sin within the rules of the gang, according to the indictment. DETROIT - A few dozen alleged members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation gang will now be facing a slew of charges in an investigation that's been underway for years. DETROIT Six members of the Vice Lords street gang pleaded guilty this week to racketeering and firearms offenses for their roles in the shootings of four members of a family. RELATED: Vice Lords gang leader gets 13 years for shooting family of 4. After a brief confrontation with family members, Clark opened fire with an AK-47 hitting four victims. The Vice Lords are a violent, armed national street gang operating in Detroit, Chicago and elsewhere, acting U.S. Attorney Saima Mohsin said at a news conference Thursday. And he allegedly bragged about his power. The 172-page indictment lists 40 members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation, a national gang out of Chicago with a prominent branch in Detroit. Six Detroit Vice Lords Gang Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Gang-Related Shootings WASHINGTON - Six members of the Vice Lords gang in Detroit pleaded guilty this week to various racketeering and firearms offenses based on their roles in the gang-related shooting of four individuals. Dion Robinson is expected to plead guilty next week on certain charges. Some of the videos show how they recruit the young and put them to the test. Red; Rasean Walker; and Darryl Taylor, a.k.a. This case is being investigated by the ATF, FBI and the Detroit Police Department. Imprisoned members bragged about overseeing crews in Michigan's prison system. The indictment charges that, from 2011 through 2015, the defendants trafficked in controlled substances, including marijuana, Xanax, and ecstasy, at locations around the Detroit metropolitan area, including in Detroit and at Northland Mall in Southfield, Michigan. P and Marty; Tamar Watkins, a.k.a. "I gotta girl makin $ for meU know and tricks," he wrote to another member. (WXYZ) Four men are still being sought in connection with the Vice Lords gang that has ties to Detroit and Chicago. The charges are the result of the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the community to reduce homicide and other violent crime under the Detroit One program, which has led to the arrests and convictions of Vice Lords leaders during this past year. Marvin Nicholson, aka, "Chosen One," 46, of Detroit, the National Enforcer of the Phantoms and a Vice Lords member, was convicted of engaging in a RICO conspiracy, conspiracy to commit murder. Spoonie; Terry Douglas, a.k.a. Prosecutors on Tuesday characterized Fordham as a drug-dealing gangster who lorded over a sprawling empire from a fortress on the west side of Detroit outfitted with armed guards, rifles and armor-piercing ammunition. To learn more about VRRAP and how to apply for the program, Veterans can visit www.va.gov. Among those eight convicted defendants was Antonio Johnson, aka "MT" or "Mister Tony," the National President of the Phantoms and the "Three-Star General" over the Vice Lords in Michigan. "This is just the beginning," said interim Detroit Police Chief James White. The indictment charged these Vice Lords members with aiding and abetting one another in the shooting of the four family members after firing more than two dozen times at the family. The announcement was made by Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Departments Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of Michigan, Special Agent in Charge Robin Shoemaker of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Detroit Field Division, Special Agent in Charge Paul Abbate of the FBIs Detroit Division and Chief James Craig of the Detroit Police Department. The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. His lawyer, Jerome Sabbota, fought for bond, noting the gang allegations are unproven. The national gang was founded in Chicago in the 1960s and operates several branches in Michigan that are overseen by a governing board that is empowered to order hits on people. Dion Robinson is expected to plead guilty next week on certain charges. MICHIGAN-(ENEWSPF)-August 4, 2016. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The United States Attorney announced 40 members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation were charged in one of the largest racketeering conspiracy busts in Detroit history. The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. Four men sought in connection to Vice Lords gang, Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Feds target Vice Lords street gang with racketeering indictment. HFournier@detroitnews.com (313) 223-4616 "I'm the m------------ king," Fordham boasted, according to the prosecutor. They gathered firearms, including an AK-47 assault rifle, to assist in their plans. Count 1 in the indictment charges the defendants with RICO (Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organizations Act) conspiracy and outlines the gangs commission of crimes including murder, stabbings, shootings, firearm offenses, drug trafficking and witness intimidation, Mohsin said. The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. Authorities said the Vice Lords are a violent gang network that runs like a corporation, dealing guns and drugs. The Fairlane Town Center shopping mall in Dearborn has sold for the second time in less than a year. On September 8, 2015, Johnson was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Attorneys Christopher Graveline and Mark Bilkovic of the Eastern Districtof Michigan, and Trial Attorney Joseph Wheatley of the Criminal Divisions, Archive of Fata Facilitator Website www.FataClaims.com. The ATF has identified more than 700 Vice Lords members in Michigan alone.. Dro Davun Baskerville, a.k.a. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. E Lee; Delaino Eppenger, a.k.a. . The charges relating to the May 7, 2015, shooting of the four family members are one component of the federal governments prosecution of the Vice Lords street gang, which has led to the arrests and convictions of Vice Lords leaders and members over several years. Investigators seized Facebook messages, including some from Devan Turner-Bankhead, who is accused of heading one branch of the gang in Michigan. A How-To-Guide to find the right fit. Detroit resident Kevin "Spaghetti" Fordham, 51, deserved to be jailed indefinitely, said U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly Altman, citing recorded phone calls and social media posts portraying him as a gun-toting drug dealer who headeda 600-member armyin Michigan and other states. The 40 people named in the indictment include: Kevin Fordham, a.k.a. Serve Detroit engages residents, community leaders, and nonprofit and corporate entities to come together for the common goal of Serving Detroit. Those who were arrested are expected to make an appearance in court today and tomorrow. An official website of the United States government. DETROIT - Federal prosecutors are targeting dozens of members of one of Detroit 's notable street gangs in a racketeering complaint that was unsealed Thursday. Attorneys Christopher Graveline and Mark Bilkovic of the Eastern District of Michigan, and Trial Attorney Joseph Wheatley of the Criminal Divisions Organized Crime and Gang Section. If any individual wants to leave gang life, we are here to help them do that safely. It is also one of the founding members of the People Nation multi-gang alliance. Three members of the Almighty Vice Lords Nation (AVLN) gang were indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and suboxone; and use of a communication facility to commit the drug conspiracy offense, announced The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. A message for those who are causing this epidemic of gun violence -- listen up. The indictment alleges that the shooting was prompted by two of the family members attempts to leave the gang. William Frazier "Daytona". This case marked the first time that the federal criminal streetgang enhancement was charged in the Eastern District of Michigan. The Almighty Vice Lord Nation gang was founded in Chicago in the 1960s. Members also engaged in pimping women, prosecutors said. On September 8, 2015, Johnson was sentenced to 35 years in prison. 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