NEWARK, N.J. – A Paterson neighborhood is breathing a little easier after federal authorities cracked down on the “100k” gang, arresting four men and leveling serious drug trafficking charges. But the net tightened around one member in particular, Jazmeir Reyes, 19, who is also accused of holding a U.S. Postal Service employee at gunpoint in a brazen attempt to steal a master key.
U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Jazmeir Reyes, aka “Baby Joe,” aka “Joe,” Kyzeik Robinson, aka “Doo Doo,” aka “King Sparks,” aka “Sparks,” 18, Michael Davis, aka “Baby Three,” 27, and Jacim Pitts, 24, all of Paterson, New Jersey, are charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. Reyes faces a separate, disturbing indictment including attempted Hobbs Act robbery, assaulting a federal employee, and brandishing a firearm during a crime. Robinson remains at large, evading capture as of this publication.
The investigation, spanning from January 2022, focused on the activities of “100k” – or “Down the Hill” – a street gang operating in Paterson’s First Ward, around North Main and Jefferson streets. Law enforcement sources indicate Reyes, Robinson, and Davis are confirmed members, while Pitts is linked to “So Icey,” a gang closely aligned with 100k. From August 2023 through April 2024, undercover officers made controlled buys, seizing over 100 grams of fentanyl, alongside heroin and cocaine, painting a clear picture of a well-established drug pipeline.
The charges against Reyes escalate beyond narcotics. On July 28, 2023, he allegedly confronted a mail carrier, brandishing a firearm in an attempt to steal an arrow key – a crucial tool for accessing multiple mailboxes. This isn’t just a robbery; it’s a direct attack on a federal employee performing their duty, and authorities are treating it with the severity it deserves. Davis and Pitts have already been detained after appearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B. Clark III. Reyes is scheduled for his initial appearance on June 21, 2024.
The potential consequences are steep. The drug conspiracy charge carries a mandatory minimum of five years, potentially reaching 40 years in prison, and a minimum fine of $5 million. Reyes faces up to 20 years for the attempted robbery and assaulting a federal employee, with fines reaching up to $250,000 or twice the profit from the crime, whichever is greater. The firearm charge adds another seven years minimum, potentially life in prison, to be served consecutively to any other sentence. This isn’t a slap on the wrist; it’s a serious attempt to dismantle a dangerous criminal enterprise.
This takedown is a product of the Paterson Violent Crime Initiative (VCI), launched in 2020, bringing together federal, state, county, and local agencies – including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the New Jersey State Police, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, the Jersey City Police Department, and the Paterson Police Department. It’s a united front against the violence plaguing Paterson, and authorities are sending a clear message: those who peddle poison and threaten public safety will be held accountable. The VCI pools resources to prosecute violent offenders endangering the community.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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