Twenty-Two Charged in Alleged Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
| U.S. Attorney’s Office December 11, 2013 |
COLUMBUS—A year-long investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization in central Ohio has resulted in a 78-count indictment charging 21 people with conspiracy, drug trafficking, and gun crimes. Another individual is charged in a separate eight-count indictment.
Carter M. Stewart, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Kevin R. Cornelius, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Robert Corso, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, Franklin County Sheriff Zach Scott; and Columbus Police Chief Kimberley Jacobs announced the indictments, which were unsealed today following early morning efforts to arrest and locate the defendants.
The indictment charges all the defendants with conspiring to distribute cocaine, oxycodone, crack cocaine, and marijuana, a crime punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. The indictment also charges defendants with multiple crimes, including possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, possession of firearms by convicted felons, interstate travel to support racketeering enterprises, and money laundering.
A list of those charged is at the conclusion of this release.
The indictment is a result of a year-long investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Columbus Police, Franklin County Sheriff, DEA, ATF, the Ohio Casino Control Commission, and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien’s Office.
All defendants will appear before a U.S. Magistrate Judge who will determine whether or not to hold them without bond until trial.
Stewart commended Assistant U.S. Attorneys David DeVillers and Kevin Kelley, as well as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jimmy Lowe with Franklin County Prosecutor O’Brien’s Office, who are prosecuting the case.
Charges contained in a complaint are allegations. All defendants should be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
U.S. v Fletcher et al
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Number |
Name |
Age |
Address |
Counts |
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1 |
Jermonte M. Feltcher |
31 |
5638 Wellington Woods Blvd. Columbus, Ohio |
One, five through eight, 10-22, 24-51, FA, FB |
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2 |
Antonio M. Harris |
28 |
1250 Fair Ave. Columbus, Ohio |
One, 28 |
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3 |
Freddie K. Johnson jr. |
27 |
4890 Labelle Dr. Columbus, Ohio |
One, 30 |
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4 |
Marvin M. Dean Spencer |
32 |
102 S. Napoleon Ave. Columbus, Ohio |
One, 23, 25 |
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5 |
Byron J. Truss |
32 |
1204 Arkwood Ave. Columbus, Ohio |
One through four, nine, 14, 39, 52-78, FC |
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6 |
Wayne C. Coffman |
26 |
1447 Barnes Dr. E Columbus, Ohio |
One, 26 |
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7 |
Timothy M. Green |
34 |
482 N. Garfield Ave. Columbus, Ohio |
One, 29 |
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8 |
Asia D. Williams |
29 |
292 E 8th Ave. Columbus, Ohio |
One, 17, 31 |
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9 |
Wayne C. Hamler |
29 |
2470 Ravenel Dr. Bexley, Ohio |
One, 33 |
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10 |
China M. Hester |
31 |
2470 Ravenel Dr. Bexley, Ohio |
One, 32 |
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11 |
Latasha R. Madison |
29 |
1120 N. Bridge Street, Apt 110 Columbus, Ohio |
One, 10, 11, 13, 19, 38, FA |
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12 |
Alanna S. Poore |
29 |
6610 Mountain Ash Drive Canal Winchester, Ohio |
One, seven, 20, FB |
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13 |
Asia A. McCall |
18 |
1061 Elda Ct. Columbus, Ohio |
One, 5 |
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14 |
Lutricia D. Fletcher-Rippy |
53 |
6394 Busch Blvd., Apt 4 Columbus, Ohio |
One, 22, 40, 41 |
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15 |
Dwayne A. Stewart |
29 |
2418 Delbert Road Columbus, Ohio |
One, 24 |
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16 |
Jason N. Barns |
26 |
East Liverpool, Ohio |
One, 27 |
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17 |
Byron L. Banks, Jr. |
21 |
1517 E 25th Avenue Columbus, Ohio |
One, 37 |
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18 |
Joel J. Brown |
26 |
610 Lilley Avenue Columbus, Ohio |
One, 15, 16, 34 |
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19 |
Gary R. Martin, II |
39 |
45 Knights Landing Sarah Ann, WV |
One, 14, 15, 16, 35 |
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20 |
Lisa B. Martin |
39 |
45 Knights Landing Sarah Ann, WV |
One, 36 |
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21 |
Derrick A. Browning |
30 |
37 Frogtown Road Sarah Ann, WV |
One, 14 |
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22* |
Daquan M. Tyson |
35 |
Columbus, Ohio |
*Separate indictment |
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Count one: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, oxycodone, 280 grams or more of cocaine base, and marijuana 21 U.S.C. § 846 |
10 years-life |
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Counts two, 17, 20: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(D) |
Zero to five years $250,000 fine At least two years' supervised release |
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Counts three, eight, 16, 18, 19, 21: Possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crime and/or crime of violence 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A) |
First conviction: at least five years mandatory consecutive term Subsequent conviction: 25 years' consecutive to life |
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Count four: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon 18 USC §922(g)(1) 18 USC §924(a) |
Zero-10 years |
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Counts five, seven, 23: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) |
Zero-20 years |
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Count six: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) |
Zero-20 years $1,000,000 fine |
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Count nine: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) |
Zero-20 years $1,000,000 fine |
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Counts 10, 11: Distribution of cocaine base 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) |
Zero-20 years $1,000,000 fine |
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Counts 12, 13: Distribution of marijuana 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(D) |
Zero-five years $250,000 fine |
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Count 14: Possession with intent to distribute over 28 grams of cocaine base 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B) |
Five to 40 years $5,000,000 fine |
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Count 15: Interstate travel in aid of racketeering enterprises 18 U.S.C. § 1952 |
Zero-20 years $250,000 fine |
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Count 22: Possession with intent to distribute oxycodone 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) |
Zero-20 years $1,000,000 fine |
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Counts 24-40: Use of a communication facility in committing, causing or facilitating the commission of a felony. 21 U.S.C. § 843(b) |
Zero to four years $250,000 fine |
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Count 41: Money laundering conspiracy 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h) |
Zero-20 years $500,000 fine |
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Count 42-78: Engaging in monetary transaction affecting interstate commerce, in criminally derived property of a value greater than $10,000 18 U.S.C. § 1957 |
Zero-10 years $250,000 fine |
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Forfeiture Count A: Criminal Forfeiture 18 U.S.C. § 924(d)(1) |
Forfeiture of property |
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Forfeiture Counts B and C: Criminal Forfeiture 21 U.S.C. §§ 853(a)(1) and (a)(2) |
Forfeiture of property |
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