Charles Johnson Jr, Distribution of Crack Cocaine, Indiana 2023

Defendant Charged with Crack Cocaine Distribution in Indiana

Grimy Times has learned that Charles Johnson Jr, a 33-year-old resident of Gary, Indiana, has been found guilty of distributing crack cocaine in the state. According to sources, Johnson was charged with the felony offense and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Chang-Adiga. The investigation into Johnson's activities was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's GRIT Task Force.

Johnson's guilty plea was entered before Senior District Judge James Moody, and he faces a possible sentence if convicted. The specific sentence will be determined by the judge after a review of federal sentencing statutes and guidelines. Grimy Times will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

In a related case, Christopher Castro, a 33-year-old resident of Lorain, Ohio, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Castro was a defendant in the case US v Yanez et al, and his plea was entered before Senior District Judge James Moody. The investigation into Castro's activities was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, and he is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Joshua Kolar.

Additionally, Jon Erik Lilly, a 27-year-old resident of Cedar Lake, Indiana, pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography. Lilly's plea was entered before Senior District Judge Rudy Lozano, and sentencing has been set for September 26, 2013. The investigation into Lilly's activities was led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and the Hammond Police Department, and he is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jill Koster.

In a separate case, Eugene Wilson, Sr, a 56-year-old resident of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment and 4 years of supervised release after being found guilty of wire fraud and structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements. Wilson stole approximately $1.5 million from three groups of investors, and his scheme was uncovered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Wilson used a Ponzi-type scheme to convince investors to give him their money, promising a high rate of return. He then wire transferred the funds to third parties, mostly in Europe, and lied about the whereabouts of the funds.

According to the investigation, Wilson engaged in a series of bank transactions to avoid reporting that he had received more than $10,000 in cash. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Gary Bell, and Grimy Times has learned that Wilson's sentence was handed down by Senior District Judge Rudy Lozano.

In another case, Scott R. Becker, a 47-year-old resident of Lafayette, Indiana, and his wife Christina Becker, 49, were sentenced on June 19. Scott Becker was sentenced to 90 months imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to mail fraud, wire fraud, and possession of child pornography. The court also ordered Mr. Becker to pay restitution of $250,000 to Stelko and the balance due on the mortgage to his Colorado home. To accomplish the payment of restitution, the Beckers forfeited the Colorado property to the U.S. government.

Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on these cases as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/week-review-hammond-52