U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Southern District of Florida

99 N.E. 4 Street
Miami, FL 33132
(305)961-9001

 

ELEVEN BROWARD MEMBERS OF GRAVEYARD BOYZ INDICTED

          R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Hugo Barrera, Special Agent in Charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and Franklin Adderley, Chief of Police, City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Police Department, announced the return of a 16-count Indictment against eleven defendants: Herbert Gordon, 57; Nakila Gordon, 26; Shevin D. Simpson, 31; Michael A. Perrone, 33; Kareem A. Johnson, 26; Edward A. Johnson, 25; Tori T. Freeman, 30; Michael C. Gordon, 45; Michael C. Gordon, Jr., 23; Timothy D. Gordon, Jr., 24; and Tavares A. McCoy, 25, all residents of Broward County. Ten of these individuals are charged with distributing crack cocaine in the City of Fort Lauderdale, and one is charged with a firearms offense. These individuals are members of the self-styled “Graveyard Boyz” organization.

          According to the Indictment, ten of the defendants conspired with each other to possess with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of crack cocaine during a six-month period. Each of them allegedly sold varying quantities of crack cocaine in and around three residences in the City of Fort Lauderdale. Many of these crack cocaine sales occurred near Joseph C. Carter Park. In addition, defendant Tavares A. McCoy is charged with being a previously-convicted felon in possession of a firearm. According to an affidavit filed in the case, McCoy was arrested in the driveway of one of the residences where many of the crack sales occurred. He was armed with a loaded Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver.

          Defendants Tori T. Freeman, Michael G. Gordon, Michael C. Gordon, Jr., and Kareem A. Johnson remain at large. Anyone having information that might lead to their apprehension are encouraged to contact the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department or their local law enforcement officials.

          Mr. Acosta commended the efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Hunter.

          A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida at www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at http://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/ or on http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov/.

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