Baltimore Field Division
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Welcome to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division. Our Division is responsible for criminal enforcement and industry operations in the States of Maryland and Delaware. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, industry operations investigators, intelligence research specialists, forensic auditors, technical operations officers and support staff. ATF is a unique law enforcement agency that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, and explosives, acts of arson and bombings, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products. We are strategic in our efforts to reduce violent crime and protect our public.
From neighborhood to nation
Baltimore Field Division’s top priority is to address and investigate violent crime. Special Agents combat firearms violence by focusing our investigative efforts on armed violent offenders, armed career criminals, illegal gun traffickers and violent criminal gangs. We are committed to protecting our neighborhoods and our nation from those who illegally commit the crime of arson, or use explosives in violent crime and related incidents. Baltimore’s Arson and Explosives Group brings together specialized assets and expertise in arson and explosives investigations. Our Special Agents participate in high–profile arson and explosive–related investigations that affect the quality of life of our citizens.
ATF’s Baltimore Field Division leads the law enforcement effort in Maryland EXILE. This program works to identify repeat violent offenders and career criminals who have been arrested for firearms–related offenses on the State level; specifically in Baltimore, Prince George’s, Frederick, and Wicomico counties. These cases are investigated and referred for prosecution in the Federal system where the minimum mandatory sentences are more severe, and there is no possibility of parole. Operation FED–UP (Federal Enforcement and Detention in Urban Policing) is an exile
type project led by the Special Agents in our Wilmington Field Office. Since the inception of both programs, hundreds of violent offenders have been "exiled" from the neighborhoods of both Maryland and Delaware.
ATF is the lead Federal law enforcement agency in the Violent Crime Impact Teams (VCIT) initiative, which uses strategic methods and analytical resources to target the most dangerous pockets of a city. Baltimore is one of only 31 cities throughout the nation who employ the VCIT strategy. Since 2004, Baltimore’s VCIT has arrested and worked to prosecute over 150 of the city’s most violent career offenders/gang members, yielding a combined sentencing total of over 55,000 months for the defendants.
In October 2010, the Baltimore Field Division launched a new Firearms Trafficking Team, a squad strategically focused on determining the source of illegal guns. We know that the best way to address the violence in and around the city is to identify the source of illegal firearms. By implementing a new intelligence component, we can more effectively learn how illegal guns are being obtained. We have partnered with over 16 state and local law enforcement agencies in Maryland to address the gun trafficking issue, by working significant trafficking investigations. Since its inception, our Firearms Trafficking Team has taken over a thousand illegal weapons off the streets.
In 2003, in response to crime statistics and violence among the growing gang community, ATF’s Baltimore Field Division established the Regional Area Gang Enforcement (RAGE) unit. RAGE is tasked to investigate, prosecute, and dismantle violent gangs throughout Maryland and the Washington DC Metropolitan region. Since its inception, RAGE has identified and investigated hundreds of members of various gangs in the Maryland/DC Metropolitan area, to include the La Mara Salvatrucha (MS–13) gang, the Latin Kings, and those belonging to the 18th Street gang. Several defendants have been charged under the RICO statute, a law which not only holds them responsible for their own actions, but those violent actions of the entire gang as well.
ATF is responsible for regulating the firearms and explosives industries. ATF protects our communities by preventing the illegal use and trafficking of firearms and explosives, and ensuring that all firearms and explosives are stored, handled and sold in a safe manner that is in accordance with Federal law. The Baltimore Field Division’s Industry Operations Investigators (IOIs) oversee the inspection of over 2,300 Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) and over 125 Explosives Licensees/Permittees within the states of Maryland and Delaware. Our top priority is to educate and ensure compliance amongst our firearms and explosives licensees, and to provide guidance and instruction in order to meet such compliance. Through education, compliance, and the imposition of penalties, our Industry Operation Investigators work to enforce firearms and explosives laws and regulations in order to keep our communities safe.
ATF also investigates crimes involving the illegal diversion of tobacco products within the United States, as well as the trafficking of contraband/counterfeit cigarettes and counterfeit tax stamps into the United States. To combat the growing problem of cigarette trafficking, the Baltimore Field Division has launched several proactive investigations throughout Maryland and Delaware.
ATF works in conjunction with our Federal, state and local partners to investigate and arrest the most violent offenders, and bring them to justice. This alliance supports our mission of reducing violent crime and protecting our public by removing these violent offenders from our neighborhoods. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to bring safety and security to our citizens – today and every day. It is our hope, and our expectation that our combined efforts will result in safer communities throughout Maryland and Delaware, and across this great nation.
As we continue the fight in the war against violent crime, ATF remains committed to keeping the public safe by putting violent criminals behind bars – one community at a time. With you and your families in mind, I proudly lead the Baltimore Field Division in fulfilling this mission. Thank you.
Mark R. Chait
Division Management Team
- Mark R. Chait
- Special Agent In Charge (SAC)
- Steven Pugmire
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Ashan Benedict
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Gary Bangs
- Director of Industry Operations (DIO)
- David Cheplak
- Public Information Officer (PIO)
Division Contact Information
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Baltimore Felon Exiled to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing a Gun
January 6, 2012
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Benson E. Legg sentenced Darryl Carter, age 48, of Baltimore, today to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a gun.More »
Bowie Man Exiled to 16 Years in Prison on Gun and Drug Charges
January 4, 2012
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Tyrone Anthony Johnson, age 33, of Bowie, Maryland, today to 16 years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Judge Williams enhanced Johnson’s sentence upon finding that he is a career offender, based on two previous robbery convictions.More »
ATF Partners with Department to Conduct Fire Investigations Experiments
December 16, 2011
ELLICOTT CITY, MD — This upcoming Monday, December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will be partnering with the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) to conduct a full–scale fire experiment. This experiment will be used to collect data on fire behavior, gas temperatures, heat fluxes, toxicity measurements, smoke detector and sprinkler activation times and temperatures associated with a fire in a single family home, as it goes through flashover.More »
18TH Street Gang Member Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy Related to Gang Activites
December 12, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Mario Molina-Valladares, a/k/a Tiger,
age 33, of Hyattsville, Maryland today to 293 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise inconnection with his membership in the 18th Street gang.More »
Temple Hills Man Exiled to Over 9 Years in Prison for Robbing a Laundromat of $13
December 8, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Juamal Samuel Carroll, age 22, of Temple Hills, Maryland, today to 114 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for robbery and using a gun during the robbery.More »
Two Baltimore Men Indicted for Murdering a Witness in a Bank Fraud Conspiracy
December 6, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — A federal grand jury has indicted Tavon Dameon Davis, age 24, of and Bruce Eric Byrd, age 26, both of Baltimore, today for conspiracy to commit and committing murder for hire; conspiracy to murder and murdering a witness; use and discharge of a gun resulting in death; and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, in connection with the murder of a witness in a federal bank fraud investigation.More »
ATF, Baltimore City Police Department Offer Reward in Molotov Cocktail Attacks
December 2, 2011
BALTIMORE – Mark R. Chait, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division, and Frederick H. Bealefeld III, police commissioner of the City of Baltimore, today announced that ATF and the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD) are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the rash of incidents involving Molotov cocktail incendiary devices throughout the Baltimore area. More »
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Guns, Ammunition and Explosives
December 1, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – Timothy Ray Berry, age 38, of Owings Mills, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, and possession of explosives by a felon.More »
Salisbury Man Setenced to 20 Years in Prison for Armed Robberies in Salisbury, Maryland
December 1, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Christopher Foster, a/k/a Capone,
age 32, of Salisbury, Maryland, today to 20 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and possessing and brandishing a gun in furtherance of a crime of violence, in connection with armed robberies in Salisbury, Maryland.More »
Potomac Business Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Laundering Drug Proceeds
November 30, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams sentenced Todd Lubar, age 39, of Potomac, Maryland, today to 15 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for money laundering in connection with a scheme to launder drug proceeds through legitimate businesses owned by Lubar. Judge Williams also entered an order requiring Lubar to forfeit $20,000.More »
18th Street Gang Members Sentenced to Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy Related to Gang Activities
November 30, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Omar Rafael Villegas–Martinez, a/k/a "Lunar," age 36, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, yesterday to 23 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise in connection with his membership in the 18th Street gang, including a murder. Today, Judge Titus sentenced co–defendant and fellow gang member Hector Antonio Amaya Flores, a/k/a "Nené," age 35, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to nine years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for the racketeering conspiracy and for being an illegal alien in possession of firearm and ammunition.More »
Baltimore Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Gun
November 9, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Kevin Eric Battle, age 38, of Baltimore, yesterday to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Hollander enhanced Battle’s sentence upon finding that he is an armed career criminal, based on two previous narcotics convictions and a conviction for a crime of violence.More »
22 Alleged Members of Violent Dead Man Incorporated
Gang Indicted on Federal Racketeering, Murder and Drug Charges that May Bring Life in Federal Prison
November 2, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — A federal grand jury has charged 22 defendants with conspiracy to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise known as the Dead Man Incorporated (DMI). All but one defendant are also charged with conspiring to distribute drugs. The indictment was returned on October 6, 2011 and unsealed today upon the arrests of seven defendants and the execution of seven search warrants. Eleven defendants were previously in custody and four defendants are still at large.More »
Lothian Man Pleads Guilty to Using a Gun and Fake Bomb in the Attempted Robbery of an Upper Marlboro Sub Shop
October 24, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — Thomas Anthony Hubbard, age 52, of Lothian, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to the attempted armed robbery of an Upper Marlboro sub and pizza shop.More »
Baltimore County Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Murder an ATF Task Force Officer
October 24, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – Craig Allen Shepperd, age 37, of Whitehall, Maryland, pleaded guilty late last Friday, October 21, 2011, to threatening to murder a federal law enforcement officer.More »
Aberdeen Man Exiled to Over 12 Years in Prison for Carjacking Offenses
October 13, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Tyrone Moore, age 21, of Aberdeen, Maryland, today to 147 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy, carjacking and using a firearm during a crime of violence.More »
District Heights Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possessing a Gun
October 6, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Anthony N. Coleman, age 45, of District Heights, Maryland, today to 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a gun. Judge Titus enhanced Coleman’s sentence upon finding that he is an armed career criminal based on four previous drug convictions.More »
Silver Spring Crack Dealer Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison
September 15, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams sentenced Trent Ingram, age 40, of Silver Spring, Maryland, today to 188 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Judge Williams enhanced Ingram’s sentence upon finding that he is a career offender based on four previous drug convictions.More »
15 Charged in Alleged Baltimore Drug Distribution Organization
September 15, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has indicted 15 Baltimore men on charges related to the operation of a drug distribution organization in Baltimore from at least 2010 to the present. The three indictments were returned September 7, 2011, and unsealed yesterday. Yesterday, ATF led at least 300 law enforcement officers who executed 29 federal and state search warrants. As part of this investigation, law enforcement also executed arrest warrants against 28 additional defendants charged in state court in Baltimore City with various drug trafficking offenses.More »
Wanted individuals in connection with Operation "Brooklyn to the Bay" – Baltimore, MD
September 15, 2011
Malone is charged with Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance in the District of Maryland.More »
Wanted individuals in connection with Operation "Brooklyn to the Bay" – Baltimore, MD
September 15, 2011
Robinson is charged with Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance in the District of Maryland..More »
Wanted individuals in connection with Operation "Brooklyn to the Bay" – Baltimore, MD
September 15, 2011
Marshall is charged with Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance in the District of Maryland.More »
Nine-Time Convicted Pocomoke Felon Exiled to 10 Years in Prison on Gun and Drug Charges
September 14, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Benson E. Legg sentenced Skky Townsend, age 29, of Pocomoke, Maryland, today to 10 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Judge Legg enhanced Townsend’s sentence upon finding that he is a career offender, based on nine previous convictions, including drug related crimes.More »
Latin Kings Leader Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy
September 7, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Remy Heath, a/k/a Remy,
King Remy,
and King Mellow,
age 26, of Hyattsville, Maryland today to 130 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings).More »
Pikesville Man Pleads Guilty to the Attempted Arson of His Former Girlfriend’s Residence
August 29, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – Al Darnell Moore, age 35, of Pikesville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to attempted destruction of property by fire, in connection with the attempted arson of his former girlfriend’s residence..More »
Baltimore Felon Exiled to 10 Years in Prison after Pleading Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Gun
August 26, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced James Goodwin, age 32, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 10 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after Goodwin pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a gun.More »
Mitchellville Man Exiled to 11 Years in Prison for Armed Carjacking
August 18, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced John Aster Hedgepeth, age 31, of Mitchellville, Maryland, late yesterday to 11 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for carjacking and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.More »
New York Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Trafficking in Untaxed Cigarettes
August 17, 2011
Charles M. Oberly, III, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Eduard Ifraimov was sentenced yesterday to 21 months in prison for trafficking in untaxed cigarettes, receipt of counterfeit cigarette tax stamps, and money laundering. Ifraimov also was sentenced to 3 years of supervised release, which will commence following his prison term.More »
Maryland Resident Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Deal in Explosive Materials
August 1, 2011
WASHINGTON — Dennis Coster, 58, of WhiteHall, Md., was sentenced today to 12 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to deal in explosive materials and to create a false entry in a required record, the Justice Department announced. U.S. Judge Marvin J. Garbis of the District of Maryland ordered the forfeiture of $437,000, the value of the proceeds of the offense, and ordered that the company Coster operated, Fireworks Productions Inc., to pay a $65,000 criminal fine.More »
Member of 4X4 Drug Organization Exiled to 10 Years in Prison
July 21, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Raymond Moore, a/k/a Money,
age 20, of Baltimore, today to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute powder and crack cocaine.More »
Capitol Heights Drug Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses
July 21, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced William Henry Draine, age 46, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, today to 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and being a felon in possession of ammunition and a firearm. Judge Titus enhanced Draine’s sentence upon finding that Draine is both a career offender and an armed career criminal based on four previous drug and armed robbery convictions, and because he possessed a firearm and ammunition in relation to a drug offense.More »
Jason Scott Convicted of Federal Home Invasion, Firearms, and Child Pornography Production Charges
July 18, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal jury today convicted Jason Thomas Scott, age 28, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on 11 federal felony charges relating to a series of crimes committed during more than 50 burglaries and nine armed home invasion robberies. The convictions include armed carjacking, production of child pornography, theft of firearms and related gun charges. Scott has been held in custody since 2009. The trial started on June 28 and lasted for three weeks The evidence shows that Jason Scott was a professional criminal who was methodical and very dangerous, as he progressed from burglaries to armed home invasion robberies and became increasingly violent,
said U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein. Thanks to superb work by ATF and the Prince George’s County Police Department, Jason Scott will never again terrorize the citizens of Prince George’s County.
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Hurlock Man Convicted of Armed Robbery of a Salisbury Grocery Store
July 15, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal jury convicted Tyrone Dale, a/k/a Slim Dollar,
age 45, of Hurlock, Maryland, late yesterday of the armed robbery a Salisbury grocery store and related gun charges.More »
Mitchellville Arms Dealer Sentenced for Unlicensed Export of Firearms and Ammunition to Nigeria
July 11, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Boniface Ibe, age 50, of Mitchellville, Maryland, today to five months in prison followed by 10 months of supervised release for exporting arms and controlled goods to Nigeria without a license, and for delivering a firearm to a common carrier without written notice.More »
Latin Kings Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy, Murder, Robbery, and Gun Offenses
June 6, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams sentenced Chinua Shepperson, a/k/a Nu,
NuNu
and King Nu,
age 28, of Washington, D.C. today to life plus 10 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise known as the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings), murder in aid of racketeering, robbery, using a gun during a crime of violence and murder resulting from use of a gun during a crime of violence.More »
Armed Gunman Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Robbing Carroll County Pharmacy of Narcotics
June 3, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Joseph Wagner, age 26, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 102 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit an armed robbery and using a gun during the robbery.More »
Latin Kings Leader Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Including Attempted Murders
May 9, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Brandon Smith, a/k/a Little One
and King Little One,
age 26, of Hyattsville, Maryland today to 23 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings).More »
Baltimore County Man Indicted for Arson, Witness Tampering, and Threatening a Federal Officers
May 5, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — A federal grand jury has indicted Craig Allen Shepperd, age 37, of Whitehall, Maryland, today for arson, witness tampering and threatening a federal law enforcement officer, in connection with a fire at a horse barn in Monkton, Maryland.More »
Seat Pleasant Man Sentenced to Over 11 years in Prison for Seven Armed Robberies
April 13, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Kelvin B. Williams, age 34, of Seat Pleasant, Maryland to 140 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and brandishing a gun during a crime of violence, in connection with a series of armed robberies of businesses in Prince George’s County within less than two months. Judge Williams also entered an order that Williams pay restitution of $22,900.78.More »
18th Street Gang Member Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Obstruct a Criminal Investigation and Proceeding
April 11, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Jose Edy Molina Marquez, age 33, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, today to 94 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to obstruct a criminal investigation and proceeding, in connection with the investigation of a murder that occurred on May 6, 2007.More »
Baltimore Heroin Dealer and Armed Career Criminal Exiled to 17 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Gun
March 30, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Quincy Salliey, age 36, of Baltimore, today to 17 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Bennett enhanced Salliey’s sentence upon finding that he is an armed career criminal, based on four previous narcotics convictions.More »
Last Latin Kings Member Convicted of Racketeering, Conspiracy, Murder, Robbery and Gun Offenses
March 15, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal jury convicted Chinua Shepperson, a/k/a Nu,
NuNu
and King Nu,
age 28, of Washington, D.C. late yesterday of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise known as the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings), murder in aid of racketeering, robbery, using a gun during a crime of violence and murder resulting from use of a gun during a crime of violence.More »
Anne Arundel County Man Exiled to 7 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Gun
March 4, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Keith Irving Eldridge, age 30, of Hanover, Maryland, today to seven years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.More »
White Hall, Maryland Resident and Company Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Explosive Materials
February 28, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – Dennis Coster, age 58, of White Hall, Maryland, and the company he operated, Fireworks Productions, Inc., pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to deal in xplosive materials and to create a false entry in a required record.More »
Baltimore Armed Career Criminal Exiled to 19 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Gun
February 25, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Glenn Plato Brooks, age 42, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 19 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Quarles enhanced Brooks’ sentence upon finding that he is an armed career criminal. Brooks has at least six previous convictions including three narcotics convictions, robbery with a deadly weapon, battery and possession of a deadly weapon with intent to injure.More »
Baltimore Career Drug Dealer Exiled to 12 Years in Prison
February 23, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett, sentenced Robert Jones, age 26, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 12 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin. Judge Bennett enhanced Jones’ sentence upon finding that he is a career offender, based on two previous narcotics distribution convictions.More »
Frederick Armed Career Criminal Exiled to 15 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Gun
February 23, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Derek Edwin Lindsey, age 38, of Frederick, Maryland, today to 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a gun. Judge Bennett enhanced Lindsey’s sentence upon finding that he is an armed career criminal, based on at least three previous convictions for first degree burglary.More »
Latin Kings Leader Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy Related to His Gang Activities
February 15, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams sentenced Erick Roman, a/k/a Erick Javier Sierra,
Malian-T
and King Malian-T,
age 34, of Laurel, Maryland, late yesterday to 60 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings).More »
PDL Bloods Leader Sentenced to 16 years in Prison for Conspiracy to Participate in a Racketeering Enterprise
February 10, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Marcus Brooks, also known as MB,
age 35, of Pasadena, California, today to 16 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise related to his gang activities as a leader of the PDL Bloods.More »
Baltimore Drug Dealer and Armed Career Criminal Exiled to 20 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Guns and Ammunition
February 10, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Benson Everett Legg sentenced Dayvon Watson, age 28, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 20 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm in furtherance of narcotics trafficking. Judge Legg enhanced Watson’s sentence upon finding that he is an armed career criminal, based on four previous narcotics convictions.More »
Latin Kings Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Including Attempted Murders
February 3, 2011
Greenbelt, Maryland — Brandon Smith, a/k/a Little One
and King Little One,
age 26, of Hyattsville, Maryland pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings).More »
Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Gun in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
January 20, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Darnell Savoy, age 31, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 10 years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for illegal possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Judge Bennett enhanced Savoy’s sentence upon finding he is a career offender based on three previous felony narcotics convictions.More »
Leader of Rollin’ 20’s Bloods Gang Sentenced To Over 15 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
January 12, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Kevin Chambers, a/k/a BK,
age 29, of Baltimore today to 188 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute cocaine and heroin, while using guns to further drug trafficking.More »
Baltimore Cocaine Dealer Exiled to Over 12 Years in Prison on Gun and Drug Charges
January 11, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland — U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Tavon Bernard Johnson, a/k/a Brandon Thomas
and Keith Bernard Miller,
age 21, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 151 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Quarles enhanced Johnson’s sentence upon finding that he is a career offender, based on two previous felony drug convictions.More »
18th Street Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Obstruct a Criminal Investigation and Proceeding
December 21, 2010
Greenbelt, Maryland — Jose Edy Molina Marquez, age 32, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to obstruct a criminal investigation and proceeding in connection with the investigation of a murder that occurred on May 6, 2007. Marquez, a native of El Salvador, was a member of the 18th Street gang.More »
ATF National Response Team Activated to Investigate Baltimore City Fire
December 8, 2010
BALTIMORE — The National Response Team (NRT) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) along with agents from the ATF Baltimore Field Division were activated at the request of the Baltimore City Fire Department to investigate the Dec. 6 fire scene on 404 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore. The NRT arrives Wednesday to examine the fire scene as part of the investigation into the origin and cause of the fire.More »
Latin Kings Leader Sentenced To Over 21 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy
December 1, 2010
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Francisco
Ortiz, a/k/a Francis Gabriel Ortis,
Pone,
and King Pone,
age 26, of Rockville, Maryland,
today to 262 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to
participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and
leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings).More »
Final TTP Bloods Defendants Plead Guilty
November 20, 2010
Baltimore, Maryland — Keili Dyson, a/k/a SK,
age 28, of Baltimore pleaded guilty today to
participating in a racketeering conspiracy through the Tree Top Piru Bloods (TTP Bloods), which
engaged in narcotics trafficking, robbery and acts of violence. Co—defendant Keon Williams, age 29,
also of Baltimore, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to
distribute crack cocaine.. More »
Latin Kings Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy
November 9, 2010
Remy Heath, a/k/a Remy,
King Remy,
and King Mellow,
age 26, of Hyattsville, Maryland pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings). More »
Three Alleged Latin Kings Members Charged in Superseding Indictment With Murder, Attempted Murder, and Other Charges Related to Racketeering Conspiracy
October 22, 2010
A federal grand jury today returned a superseding indictment charging alleged Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) members Remy Heath, a/k/a Remy,
King Remy
and King Mello,
age 25; Chinua Shepperdson, a/k/a Nu,
NuNu
and King Nu,
age 27; and Brandon Smith, a/k/a Little One
and King Little One,
age 25, with arson, murder, attempted murder and firearms charges related to their alleged gang activities. The three were previously charged with conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise. More »
Latin Kings Member Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy Related to His Gang Activities
October 22, 2010
U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Nelson Santos, a/k/a Nelly
and King Nelly,
age 27, of Silver Spring, Maryland, today to 190 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise and being a felon in possession of a firearm, in connection with his gang activities as a member of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings). More »
Corey Moore Indicted on Federal Drug and Gun Charges
October 21, 2010
A federal grand jury indicted Corey Moore, age 35, of Takoma Park, Maryland, late yesterday on charges of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, specifically cocaine and phencyclidine (PCP); possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and being a felon in possession of guns and ammunition. More »
Alleged Members of the 18th Street Gang Indicted in a Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Five Murders, Extortion, Armed Robbery and Obstructing Justice
October 20, 2010
A federal grand jury today indicted the following alleged members of the 18th Street Gang for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, which engaged in murder and attempted murder, including the murder of three individuals in Maryland and two individuals in Washington, D.C., armed robberies, and obstruction of justice… More »
ATF Fugitive Being Sought
September 14, 2010
Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Baltimore Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a violent fugitive who is wanted for federal drug violations. He should be considered armed and dangerous. More »
Ten Indicted in Cocaine Conspiracy Allegedly Operating in the 4x4 Neighborhood of Northeast Baltimore
September 9, 2010
A federal grand jury has indicted 10 individuals on charges related to the operation of a drug distribution organization in the 4x4
neighborhood of Baltimore from at least June 2009 through August 2010. The indictment was returned on September 2, 2010 and unsealed today upon the arrest of the defendants. More »
Clinton Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison on Drug and Gun Charges
September 8, 2010
U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Jeffrey Rios, age 21, of Clinton, Maryland, today to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and marijuana, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. More »
Baltimore Felon Exiled to 40 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery and Obstruction of Justice
September 7, 2010
U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced John F. LeGrand, age 46, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to 40 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for armed robbery, possessing a gun in furtherance of a crime of violence, possession of a gun by a convicted felon, witness tampering, witness retaliation and obstruction of justice. More »
Wicomico Felon Exiled to 11 ½ Years in Prison for Distribution of Crack Cocaine
September 3, 2010
U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Shakoor Stevenson, age 27, of Salisbury, Maryland, yesterday to 136 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Judge Motz enhanced Stevenson’s sentence upon finding that he is a career offender based on previous convictions for possession with intent to distribute narcotics and resisting arrest. More »
“Wise Guyz” Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Offenses
August 26, 2010
Benjamin Lee, age 25, of Cumberland, Maryland pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana, and possession of a gun in furtherance of drug trafficking. More »
Latin Kings Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy That Included Two Attempted Murders, Armed Robbery and Witness Tampering
August 25, 2010
Defendant Admits Membership in Violent Gang with Thousands of Members Greenbelt, Maryland - Francisco Ortiz, a/k/a Francis Gabriel Ortis,
Pone,
and King Pone,
age 26, of Rockville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings). More »
Baltimore Man Exiled to Over 10 Years in Prison for Two Armed Carjackings
August 23, 2010
U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Dennis Hairston, age 20, of Baltimore, today to 130 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit carjacking and possession of a gun in furtherance of a crime of violence. More »
MS-13 Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Offenses Including the Murder of a Witness
August 6, 2010
Juan Carlos Moreira, a/k/a “Stokey” and “Stocky,” age 30, a native of El Salvador who resided in Silver Spring, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit murder in aid of a racketeering enterprise known as MS-13, conspiracy to participate in racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, witness tampering murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. More »
Frederick Felon Exiled to 15 Years in Prison on Federal Gun and Drug Charges
August 5, 2010
U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced David Allen Hughes, Jr., age 33, of Frederick, today to 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. More »
Highland Arsonist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
August 2, 2010
U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Scott Daniel Wilson, age 57, of Highland, Maryland, late Friday evening, July 30, 2010, to the statutory maximum of 20 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for arson. Judge Bennett enhanced Wilson’s sentence upon finding that Wilson is a career offender and a serial arsonist who poses a continuing threat to the safety of the community. More »
ATF and Local Law Enforcement Join Hands With the New Psalmist Baptist Church in Teaching Kids to Resist Gangs
July 30, 2010
The “Choose to be G.R.E.A.T” (Gang Resistance Education and Training) camp was held in cooperation with the New Psalmist Baptist Church the week of July 26, 2010. This unique camp experience was designed for children ages 9-12, and was one of the first faith-based partnerships between a local church and area law enforcement. This is the second year of the camp, and a successful example of law enforcement befriending our youth. More »
Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Success of Enhanced Police Gun Suppression Efforts
July 1, 2010
Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld, U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Acting Special Agent in Charge Joseph Riehl to report the outcome of recent gun suppression efforts and violent crime reduction in Baltimore. More »
Aberdeen Gang Member Convicted of Baltimore Carjacking
June 25, 2010
A federal jury convicted Tyrone Moore, age 19, of Aberdeen, Maryland, late on June 23, 2010, on charges of conspiring to and committing a carjacking, as well as possession of a firearm in connection with a crime of violence. More »
Eastern Shore TTP Leader and Baltimore TTP Bloods Member Who Produced “Stop Snitching” Videos Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms for Racketeering Activities
June 25, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Sherman Pride, a/k/a Dark Black and DB, age 35, of Salisbury, Maryland, to 292 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release; and sentenced co-defendant Ronnie Thomas, a/k/a Rodney Thomas, Skinny Suge and Tall Vialz, age 36, of Baltimore, to 235 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for participating in a racketeering conspiracy through the Tree Top Piru Bloods (TTP Bloods), which engaged in narcotics trafficking, conspiracy to commit murder and robbery. More »
TTP Bloods Leader Sentenced to 30 Years for Gang Racketeering Activities
June 23, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Michelle Hebron, a/k/a “Michelle Hell” and “BG,” age 25, of Hagerstown and Annapolis, Maryland, today to 30 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for participating in a racketeering conspiracy through the Tree Top Piru Bloods (TTP Bloods), which engaged in narcotics trafficking and robbery. Hebron pleaded guilty to that offense on the second day of her trial. More »
PDL Bloods Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering and Drug Conspiracies Involving Murder and Attempted Murders
June 22, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Terrence Richardson, a/k/a “Squeaky,” “Don,” and “L-Don,” age 30, of Baltimore, today to two life terms in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with attempt to distribute drugs, and conspiracy to conduct and participate in the racketeering enterprise activities of the Pasadena Denver Lanes Bloods gang (PDL Bloods). Richardson was convicted at trial on March 19, 2010. More »
White Hall, Maryland Resident and Company Indicted for Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Explosive Materials
June 21, 2010
A federal grand jury has indicted Dennis Coster, age 57, of White Hall, Maryland, and the company he operated, Fireworks Productions, Inc. for conspiracy to deal in explosive materials and to create a false entry in a required record, submitting false documents, and obstruction of an agency proceeding. More »
Latin Kings Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy
June 9, 2010
Andres Echevarria, a/k/a B-Boy
and King B-Boy,
age 23, of Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings). More »
Member of “B-6” Drug Gang in Frederick Exiled to Over 17 Years in Prison
April 15, 2010
U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Jesse Dorsz, age 28, of Walkersville, Maryland, today to 210 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. More »
Two TTP Bloods Members Convicted of Racketeering Activities
April 15, 2010
A federal jury convicted Tavon Mouzone, a/k/a “Batman” and “Bloody Batman,” age 24, of Baltimore County, Maryland and Anthony Fleming, a/k/a “Mo Easy,” age 23, of Baltimore today of participating in a racketeering conspiracy through the Tree Top Piru Bloods (TTP Bloods), which engaged in narcotics trafficking and robbery. More »
Member of “B-6” Drug Gang in Frederick Exiled to Over 17 Years in Prison
April 15, 2010
U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Jesse Dorsz, age 28, of Walkersville, Maryland, today to 210 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. More »
Two Baltimore Men Plead Guilty to Armed Carjacking
April 8, 2010
Kenard Lawson, age 19, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty today to carjacking and using a gun during the carjacking. Co-defendant Keith Dorsey, age 22, also of Baltimore, pleaded guilty on April 5, 2010 to the same offenses. More »
Temple Hills Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison on Gun and Drug Charges
April 5, 2010
U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Salah Murad Benson, age 37, of Temple Hills, Maryland, today to 15 years in prison followed by eight years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. More »
TTP Bloods Member Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Racketeering Activities
March 31, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Antwoine Gross, age 23, of Essex, Maryland, today to 151 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to conduct and participate in the activities of a racketeering enterprise known as the Tree Top Piru Bloods (TTP Bloods). More »
PDL Bloods Member Sentenced to More Than 22 Years for Conspiracy to Participate in a Racketeering Enterprise
March 26, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Antonio White, age 25, of Baltimore, today to 262 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise related to his gang activities as a PDL Blood. Judge Quarles also found that White is a career criminal based on two previous narcotics convictions. More »
MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison After Being Convicted of Racketeering Offenses Encompassing Murder
March 24, 2010
U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Roberto Antonio Argueta, a/k/a “Alex Antonio Cruz,” a/k/a “Buda,” age 29, of Hyattsville, Maryland, today to life in prison, plus an additional 35 years, for ordering the murder of Nancy Diaz and the attempted murder of another juvenile girl. More »
PDL Bloods Leader and Associate Convicted in Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine
March 19, 2010
A federal jury convicted Terrence Richardson, a/k/a “Squeaky,” “Don,” and “L-Don,” age 30 and Gregory Saulsbury, age 46, both of Baltimore, today for conspiracy to distribute and possess with attempt to distribute drugs. More »
PDL Bloods Gang Member Exiled to 24 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Federal Racketeering Conspiracy
March 12, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Emiliano Aguas, age 33, of Baltimore, to 24 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after Aguas pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to conduct and participate in the racketeering enterprise activities of the Pasadena Denver Lanes Bloods gang (PDL Bloods). (PDL Bloods). More »
Two PDL Bloods Gang Members Sentenced to a Total of More Than 33 Years in Prison For Federal Racketeering Conspiracy
March 5, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Avon Banks, age 23, and Quincy Williams, age 21, both of Baltimore, today to 262 months in prison, and 121 months in prison, respectively, each followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to conduct and participate in the racketeering enterprise activities of the Pasadena Denver Lanes Bloods gang (PDL Bloods). More »
Baltimore Felon Exiled to Over 12 Years in Prison
March 2, 2010
U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Daryl Smith, age 30, of Baltimore, today to 151 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession of a gun by a felon. More »
Steven Stone Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison for the Witness Tampering Murder of David Lee
March 1, 2010
U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Steven Leroy Stone, age 25, of Frederick, Maryland, today to 292 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit witness tampering and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime and a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with the murder of David Lee. More »
PDL Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Prison for Federal Racketeering Conspiracy and Illegal Gun Possession
March 1, 2010
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Ronald Elzey, age 29, of Baltimore, today to 262 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to conduct and participate in the racketeering enterprise activities of the Pasadena Denver Lanes Bloods gang (PDL Bloods), and for being a felon in possession of a gun. More »
Riverdale Felon Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Offenses
February 25, 2010
U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Jamal Siddq Rickenbacker, age 29, of Riverdale, Maryland, today to 14 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for distributing crack cocaine and being a felon in possession of a gun. Judge Titus enhanced Rickenbacker’s sentence upon finding that Rickenbacker is an armed career criminal based on three previous convictions for drug offenses. More »
ATF Offers $5,000 Reward in Gun Store Burglary
February 25, 2010
Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Theresa R. Stoop of the Baltimore Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), today announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the burglary of The Bank, a federally licensed firearms (FFL) dealer, located at 323 St. John Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland. More »
Baltimore TTP Bloods Leader Who Produced “Stop Snitching” Videos and Eastern Shore TTP Leader Convicted of Racketeering Activities
January 29, 2010
A federal jury convicted Sherman Pride, a/k/a Dark Black and DB, age 35, of Salisbury, Maryland; and Ronnie Thomas, a/k/a Rodney Thomas, Skinny Suge and Tall Vialz, age 36, of Baltimore, yesterday evening of participating in a racketeering conspiracy through the Tree Top Piru Bloods (TTP Bloods), which engaged in narcotics trafficking, conspiracy to commit murder and robbery. More »
Baltimore County Felon Sentenced to Six Years in Prison For Threatening Arson and Witness Tampering
January 22, 2010
U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Darrell Hall, age 41, of Pikesville, Maryland today to six years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for threatening to set fire to a building occupied by an insurance company and witness tampering. More »
Brian Rose Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for the January 2006 Murder of Carjacking Victim
January 20, 2010
U.S. District Court Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Brian Keith Rose, age 24, of Baltimore, today to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole followed by 5 years of supervised release for the January 2006 attempted carjacking of Warren T. Fleming, resulting in Mr. Fleming’s death. More »
Maryland Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Destructive Device
January 19, 2010
U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Collin McKenzie-Gude, age 20, of Bethesda, Maryland, today to 61 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of an unregistered destructive device. More »
Four-Time Felon Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison For Illegal Possession of a Gun
January 11, 2010
Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. sentenced Bernard Way, age 35, of Laurel, Maryland, today to 190 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. More »
Baltimore Felon Exiled to 35 Years in Prison For Drug and Gun Offenses
January 8, 2010
U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Douglas Roseby, age 47, of Baltimore, today to 35 years in prison followed by eight years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and heroin, possession of a gun to further a drug trafficking crime and possession of a gun by a convicted felon. Judge Motz enhanced Roseby’s sentence upon finding that he was both a career offender and an armed career criminal based on two previous convictions for drug offenses. More »
PDL Bloods Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Carjacking and Drug Dealing
January 4, 2010
Gary Knight, age 18, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute heroin, crack cocaine, and other drugs and carjacking, related to his gang activities. More »