Christopher Odum "Murder" - A member of the Phantom Detroit chapter as well as a member of the Vice Lords. 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. The arrests coincided with prosecutors unsealinga 39-countindictment accusing alleged Michigan gang leaderKevin "Spaghetti" Fordham, 51, of Detroit and 39 other alleged enforcers, associates andhigh-ranking deputies of orchestrating a racketeering conspiracy since 2012. After skipping Detroit on its last tour, Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet has announced a concert at Little Caesars Arena.. Email Email. Detroit Federal agents Thursday arrested more than three dozenmembers and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation street gangin an attempt to stem the rise of gun violence in one of the nation's most dangerous cities. On January 25, 2016, Aramis Wilson, aka "Ace," 25, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Aid of Racketeering, and one count of Use and Carry of a Firearm During, and in Relation to, a Crime of Violence. This case marked the first time that the federal criminal streetgang enhancement was charged in the Eastern District of Michigan. On September 8, 2015, Johnson was sentenced to 35 years in prison. The gang is centered out of Chicago and it is a large, well-organized, and sophisticated gang with thousands of members," Mohsin said. Attorneys Christopher Graveline and Mark Bilkovic of the Eastern District of Michigan are prosecuting the case. Civil rights complaints may also be made online at this linkusamie.civilrights@usdoj.gov. On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, Antonio Clark, aka "Cheeto," 26, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to two counts of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering, and one count of Use and Carry of a Firearm During, and in Relation to, a Crime of Violence. If any individual wants to leave gang life, we are here to help them do that safely. Footz and Vampire; Shelton Carter, 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. Ace; Devan Turner-Bankhead, a.k.a. 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. RELATED: Feds make a dent in Vice Lords gang arrests but 4 still being sought. The. The defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Marshals tip line at (313) 234-5656 and the ATFs tip line at (313) 202-3400. "They either get in tune or get tuned up, that's it," Fordham said, according to the indictment. 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. 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. Mohsin says counts 6-39 relate to offenses involving controlled substances, firearms and the use of firearms during the drug trafficking offenses. The lawyer notedmarijuana is legal under state lawand said Fordham legally possessed the firearms, including two rifles. A 171-page indictment carries a total of 39 counts against 40 alleged members that include RICO, conspiracy gun, and drug charges. The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. 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. (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. All rights reserved. Leader Artise Johnson said he controlled anentire "squad," according to the indictment. "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.". S-Dot; Artise Johnson, a.k.a. The charges related to the shooting are a 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. The charges are related to four shootings . 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. Federal law enforcement officials pointed to the arrests Thursday as the first of several upcoming crackdowns on violent crime in Detroit. Twon; Anthony Zigler, a.k.a. Also on Thursday, Tyrone Price, aka Price, 27, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Aid of Racketeering, and one count of Use and Carry of a Firearm During, and in Relation to, a Crime of Violence. According to the U.S Attorney's . Forty people have been charged in a 172-page federal racketeering indictment that was unsealed in federal court in Detroit today. Contact our office at 313-226-9634 or email us at USAMIE.EJ@usdoj.gov or visit our web page HERE for more information. The gang has consolidated other groups and spread to nearby states, now claiming more than 30,000 members. Authorities said the Vice Lords are a violent gang network that runs like a corporation, dealing guns and drugs. According to admissions made by codefendants who have pleaded guilty in this case, the Vice Lords is a national gang engaged in a variety of crimes, and Vice Lords' leaders are located in both Chicago and Detroit. For example, in July 2017, Fordham posted on Facebook that he was the chief enforcer of the gang, accordingto the indictment. 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. King; Fabian Toodle, a.k.a Noodle; Earnest Lee, a.k.a. In 2015, Antonio Clark, Aramis Wilson, Tyrone Price, Jonathan Kinchen, Kojuan Lee, Kirshean Nelson, Dion Robinson and Kenneth Smith, were indicted on charges of RICO conspiracy and other racketeering and firearms charges relating to the May 7, 2015, gang-related shooting of four members of a family. "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." Twellve and Lahabb; Gregory Johnson, a.k.a. Veterans can also contact the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday to speak with a VA . Baskerville, for example, was overheard on a recorded phone call in April 2018 talking about retaliating against one person who led to an indictment being filed against members, according to the indictment. 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. The defendants admitted that the Vice Lords' leaders are located in Chicago and Detroit and that the gang is broken down into various "sets," "decks" or "branches." Members who seek to leave the gang oftentimes endure a physical beating by multiple Vice Lord members or are targeted for killing. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. DETROIT - Federal prosecutors are targeting dozens of members of one of Detroit's notable street gangs in a racketeering complaint that was unsealed Thursday. According to the indictment, the Vice Lords is a national gang engaged in a variety of crimes, including murder, robbery, narcotics trafficking and witness intimidation. 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. Out Kold; Dwayne Parler, a.k.a. To those of you who are helping cause this violence by buying guns for the shooters, were coming for you. "This is just the beginning," said interim Detroit Police Chief James White. The government is throwing all this dirt up against the wall, saying lets hold him, Sabbota said. The four men are Aaron Knight, Anthony Reynolds, John Johnson and Lasail Hamilton. Trial Attorney Joseph Wheatley of the Criminal Divisions Organized Crime and Gang Section and Assistant U.S. Of those facing federal charges, the suspects ahd 365 separate felony arrests between them prior to the new ones this week. The indictment alleges that the shooting was prompted by two of the family members' attempts to leave the gang. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. According to the plea agreements, the Vice Lords is a national gang engaged in a variety of crimes, including murder, robbery, narcotics trafficking and witness intimidation. DETROIT -- Seven alleged members of a Detroit branch of the Vice Lords gang have been indicted in federal court on attempted murder and assault charges. RELATED: Vice Lords gang leader gets 13 years for shooting family of 4. You have as many as 600 others who answer to you and can carry out ordersat your direction.. Detroit, MI - The collaboration of local, state, and federal law enforcement under the Detroit One program has led to the indictment of five members of a northwest Detroit street gang, Young and Skantless or YNS, on various racketeering offenses in a federal superseding indictment unsealed today. Law enforcement executed search warrants at several locations in Detroit. 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. The Fairlane Town Center shopping mall in Dearborn has sold for the second time in less than a year. 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. All four victims suffered gunshot wounds, but are recovering. They are considered armed and dangerous and anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF. Serve Detroit connects meaningful service opportunities with willing and dedicated volunteers. MICHIGAN-(ENEWSPF)-August 4, 2016. Subscribe The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. C-Flame; Anthony Reynolds, a.k.a. WWJ is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved. . C4; Anthony Simmons, a.k.a. 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. 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. 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. Among the activities named in the indictment are a 2013 armed robbery and a 2016 stabbing, as well as various assaults along with other instances of criminal activity, including prostitution and narcotics crimes. 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. The defendants further admitted that on May 7, 2015, they and others met at Smiths house to discuss their plan and collect firearms, including an AK-47 assault rifle, then traveled in multiple cars to the intended victims house. All four victims suffered gunshot wounds, but are recovering. The 172-page indictment follows a three-year investigation that led to 38 arrests Thursday during a series of raids in Detroit that disrupted three conspiracies to commit murder and led to the seizures of 15 firearms, drugs and cash. Share on Twitter Twitter The filing names several prominent members of the group, including Keven "Spaghetti" Fordham who has operated as one of the top-ranking members of the gang in Michigan. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Man charged in front-door shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl, Stock market today: Most stocks on Wall Street tick higher, Why are volunteerism rates uneven? 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 drug activity, the drug trafficking, the gang activity your leadership role in the Vice Lords, possessing weapons all of that is without question a serious danger to the community, she said. After a brief confrontation with family members, Clark opened fire with an AK-47 hitting four victims. Also, on January 13, 2015, Christopher Tibbs, a.k.a. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The gang's drug division offered a wide range of narcotics, everything from cocaine to heroin, fentanyl and prescription pills. A 39-count federal indictment was unsealed . They are charged with using the gang for drug trafficking, violent crimes including robbery, murder and extortion, firearm crimes, as well as tampering and retaliating against witnesses. Fordham, dressed in an orange jailhouse jumpsuit, was animated throughout Tuesday's Zoom hearing, shaking his head, grimacingand rolling his eyes while watchingfrom the Livingston County Jail. Richard Simms" and Kaos; Kurteiz Thompson, a.k.a. RELATED: 3 members of Almighty Vice Lords Nation gang from metro Detroit charged with drug, weapons crimes. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Departments Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade of the Eastern District of Michigan, 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 made the announcement. "Chief Fatah," the leader of the Michigan branch of the Mafia Insane Vice Lords, was sentenced to almost 29 years in prison for his role in helping plan an armed robbery of a Little Caesars restaurant in Redford, Michigan, in September 2013. Prosecutors also lay out how gang members used Facebook to post pictures of their activity, as well as communicate about gang business. The racketeering activity included, from 2011 through 2015, trafficking in controlled substances, including marijuana, Xanax and ecstasy, at locations in and around the Detroit metropolitan area, including at Northland Mall in Southfield, Michigan. FBI.gov is an official site of the U.S. Department of Justice. The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. ATF agents go undercover to work the case and put their own lives on the line. Mohsin says their plan is simple -- they are going to identify the most violent individuals and groups and dedicate federal and state resources to investigate and arrest them. Smoov; Anthony Najera, a.k.a. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. U.S. v. Farid FataArchive of Fata Facilitator Website www.FataClaims.com, 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. In two trials in March and May 2015, juries convicted eight leaders and members of the Phantom Outlaw 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 of a member of another rival organization. A message for those who are causing this epidemic of gun violence -- listen up. 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 Thirty-eight of the people charged are currently in custody. The judge said Fordham's lack of criminal history worked against him. The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. HFournier@detroitnews.com (313) 223-4616 RELATED: Feds target Vice Lords street gang with racketeering indictment. 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. The 40 people named in the indictment include: Kevin Fordham, a.k.a. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Were coming for you, Mohsin said Thursday. "What she looking like?" Imprisoned members bragged about overseeing crews in Michigan's prison system. High-ranking members may be called "Lord Almighty". 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. 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. Dion Robinson is expected to plead guilty next week on certain charges. On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, Antonio Clark, aka Cheeto, 26, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to two counts of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering, and one count of Use and Carry of a Firearm During, and in Relation to, a Crime of Violence. On Jan. 28, 2016, Lee and Kinchen each pleaded guilty to one count of RICO conspiracy; Price pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and one count of using and carrying of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. "We shot they b---- asses," said Baskerville in one recorded phone call, according to the indictment. According to the indictment, the Vice Lords is a national gang engaged in a variety of crimes, including murder, robbery, narcotics trafficking and witness intimidation. (WDIV) 40 charged in sweeping indictment involving Chicago-Detroit gang known as . Blow; Tyrone Fisher, a.k.a. Part of Audacy. A 39-count federal indictment was unsealed Thursday alleging Michigan gang leader Kevin Spaghetti Fordham of Detroit and 39 other alleged gang members, associates, enforcers and high-ranking deputies of orchestrating a racketeering conspiracy that dates back to 2012. Detroit and Michigan's only all-news station. The ATFs Comprehensive Violence Reduction Program, which includes representatives of the Detroit Police, Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Corrections, is investigating the case in coordination with the FBI and DEA. A How-To-Guide to find the right fit. A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Other details include connections within the Michigan Department of Corrections, which allowed the gang to communicate with those incarcerated. The four men are Aaron Knight, Anthony Reynolds, John Johnson and. 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 case is being investigated by the ATFs Comprehensive Violence Reduction Program, which includes representatives of the Detroit Police, Michigan State Police, and Michigan Department of Corrections, in coordination with the FBI and DEA. 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. The 172-page indictment lists 40. Feds make arrests targeting Vice Lords gang in Detroit, Chicago; 40 named in indictment, Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images. Defendants charged in the case have been involved in 365 felony arrests and 186 felony convictions, saidJames Deir, special agent in charge of the Detroit office of theBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. And for gang members who believe that you are protected from the law, were coming for you, too.. Two years later, in April 2020, the person was shot, prosecutors said. According to court documents, leading up to the May 7, 2015 shooting, members of the Vice Lords, acting at the direction of Kenneth Smith and others, searched for two brothers that had left, or had attempted to leave, the Vice Lords, as part of a plan to harm those individuals. Dro Davun Baskerville, a.k.a. Shaq; Harith Hunter, a.k.a. PART OF AUDACY NEWS. (WXYZ) Four men are still being sought in connection with the Vice Lords gang that has ties to Detroit and Chicago. Feds say there are 700 known members in Michigan. The firearm charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison. Gang members should take note that these recent cases demonstrate that the Detroit One strategy is permitting us to address gang violence with swift action and strong penalties. Florida, Wyoming explain, New to volunteering? Here is the full list of those charged:(hometowns were not immediately available): 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. "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 case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Midget; Lawon Carter, a.k.a. As admitted in the plea agreements, members of the Traveling Vice Lords set, acting at the direction of Smith and others, searched for two brothers who had left, or attempted to leave, the Vice Lords as part of a plan to harm those individuals. 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