Baltimore’s violent street gang, Triple C, has been dealt a major blow with the indictment of 15 alleged members and associates on charges of racketeering, drug distribution, and violent crimes. The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury on May 27, 2021, alleges that the gang operated in Baltimore City, running street-level drug distribution "shops" in the Darley Park and Orchard Ridge neighborhoods in east and northeast Baltimore.
The indictment charges that the gang distributed heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit substances, and was responsible for at least 18 murders, over 27 attempted murders, carjackings, robberies, assaults, and witness intimidation between 2015 and November 2020. The indictment also alleges that the gang committed more than 40 homicides and attempted murders in total.
Acting U.S. Attorney Jonathan F. Lenzner stated, "This violent street gang committed more than 40 homicides and attempted murders in total. This is not about numbers – each of those shootings represents a victim whose family will never see again, or a survivor of a non-fatal shooting who will never be the same. We are determined to root out the sources of violence from our neighborhoods and will continue to work with ATF, BPD and our other law enforcement partners to reduce violent crime and deadly drug dealing and hold accountable those who bring them to our streets."
The defendants, all from Baltimore, are:
Desmond Butler, a/k/a Dez, age 23;
Darell Carter, a/k/a Black Ice, age 24;
Correy Cawthorn, a/k/a Fat Correy, age 22;
Michael Chester, a/k/a Mikkie, age 22;
Darien Coleman, a/k/a DCole, age 20;
Gary Creek a/k/a Hov, age 39;
Richard Grier, a/k/a Rich Homie, age 20;
Robert Harris-Howell, a/k/a Slim, age 29;
Dayon Jeter, a/k/a Savage and Day On Geter, age 22;
Desean Johnson, a/k/a Boosie, age 23;
Raekwon McMann, a/k/a Ray Ray, age 23;
Keishonne Moore, a/k/a Keedie, age 23;
Rashaud Nesmith, a/k/a Shaud, age 20;
Tyeshawn Rivers, a/k/a Shawn, age 21;
and Alonzo Tunnell, a/k/a Lo, age 29.
The indictment alleges that the 11-count indictment, from at least 2015 to May 27, 2021, involved Correy Cawthorn, Desmond Butler, Darrell Carter, Michael Chester, Darien Coleman, Gary Creek, Richard Grier, Dayon Jeter, Raekwon McMann, Rashaud Nesmith, and Tyeshawn Rivers in the Triple C criminal enterprise.
According to the indictment, the defendants face charges of racketeering, drug distribution, and violent crimes. The indictment was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Jonathan F. Lenzner, Special Agent in Charge Timothy Jones of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and Commissioner Michael Harrison of the Baltimore Police Department.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Organized Crime|Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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