U.S. Attorney Brady stated, "Reducing violent crime and
making our communities safe for law-abiding citizens is a top priority of the
U.S. Attorney’s Office. Working with our federal, state and local partners and
using every tool at our disposal, we will prosecute gangs like the Greenway Boy
Killas, which terrorize our neighborhoods and put innocent people in danger, to
the fullest extent of the law."
"The FBI works closely with our law enforcement
partners to make sure those bringing violence to our streets are held
accountable," said Special Agent in Charge Bob Jones. "We want to
make this clear to other gangs operating in our communities. We are coming for
you, and the violence won’t be tolerated."
THE INDICTMENTS
The first indictment, unsealed today, containing four
counts, named:
• Jewell Hall, 36, of Wilkinsburg, PA;
• Willie Harris, 39, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Marvin Younger, 37, of Pittsburgh, PA, currently
incarcerated;
• Joelle Hollis, 30, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Allen Green, 39, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Mardeja Chapple, 24, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Brett Rodgers, 32, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Marshinneah Manning, 26, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Bryan Smith, 24, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Balon Kennedy, 24, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Tyree Davis, 34, of Pittsburgh, PA, currently
incarcerated;
• Cecil Howard, 47, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Brianne Dean, 30, of Bridgeville, PA;
• Antoine Dean, Jr., 28, of Washington, PA;
• Antoine Dean, Sr., 53, of Heidelberg, PA; and
• Mary Cerezo, 57, of Lawrence, PA.
According to the indictment, from in and around November
2017, and continuing thereafter to in and around June 2018, in the Western
District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere, the defendants conspired to possess
with intent to distribute and distribute 280 grams or more of crack cocaine.
Also according to the indictment, during that same time frame, Jewel Hall,
Willie Harris, Marvin Younger, Joelle Hollis, Allen Green, Brianne Dean, and
Mary Cerezo conspired to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 500
grams or more of powder cocaine. The indictment also charges Jewel Hall and
Marvin Younger with one count each of possession with intent to distribute cocaine,
on December 29, 2017, and May 21, 2018, respectively.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less
than 10 years and up to life in prison, a fine of $10,000,000, or both. Under
the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based
upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of
the defendant.
The second indictment, also unsealed today, containing four
counts, named:
• Monta Banks, 27, of McKees Rocks, PA, currently
incarcerated
• Lawrence Morrison, 35, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Tamra Moore, 34, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Jaimon Woods, 28, of Pittsburgh, PA, currently
incarcerated;
• Robert Moore, 36, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Raymond Chrzanowski, 50, of Zelienople, PA;
• Mark Givens, 28, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Eric Kaminski, 46, of Pittsburgh, PA;
• Charles Jones, 25, of Bellefonte, PA;
• Delrico Clyburn, 26, of Braddock, PA; Rashem Littleberry,
28, of Pittsburgh, PA; and
• Kellie Gossett, 36, of Canonsburg, PA.
According to the indictment, from in and around November
2017, and continuing thereafter to in and around June 2018, Monta Banks, Tamra
Moore, Jaimon Woods, Robert Moore, Raymond Chrzanowski, and Eric Kaminski
conspired to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 28 grams or more
of crack cocaine. Also according to the indictment, during the same time frame,
the same defendants, along with Charles Jones, Mark Givens, Delrico Clyburn,
Rashem Littleberry, and Kellie Gossett conspired to possess with intent to
distribute and distribute a quantity of heroin. Also according to the
indictment, during the same time frame, Monta Banks, Lawrence Morrison, Tamra
Moore, and Raymond Chrzanowski conspired to possess with intent to distribute
and distribute a quantity of powder cocaine. The indictment also charges Jaimon
Woods with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition on or about
December 7, 2017.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence on the drug
charges of not less than 5 years and up to 40 years in prison, a fine of
$2,000,000, or both. The law provides for a maximum sentence on the firearm
charge of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the
Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon
the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the
defendant.
Assistant United States Attorneys Rachael Dizard and Tonya
Sulia Goodman are prosecuting these cases on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement
Administration jointly led the multi-agency investigation of this case, which
also included the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Allegheny County Sheriff’s
Office, Allegheny County Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Robinson
Township Police Department, Stowe Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
Attorney General’s Office, Wilkinsburg Borough Police Department, and the
McKees Rocks Police Department. Other assisting agencies include the Moon
Township Police Department, Avalon Police Department, Munhall Police
Department, Altoona Police Department, Johnstown Police Department, Shaler
Township Police Department, Canonsburg Police Department, Cecil Township Police
Department, Allegheny County Adult Probation, ICE/Homeland Security
Investigations, Pennsylvania State Parole, and the Allegheny County Port
Authority Police Department.
The investigation was funded by the federal Organized Crime
Drug Enforcement Task Force Program (OCDETF). The OCDETF program supplies
critical federal funding and coordination that allows federal and state
agencies to work together to successfully identify, investigate, and prosecute
major interstate and international drug trafficking organizations and other
criminal enterprises.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed
innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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