Related Federal Cases
- Devils Diciples Leaders Face RICO Charges · Alabama
- Crip Gang Members Sentenced in Gas Station Robbery Spree · Alabama
- 9 Gang Members Indicted in 6 Mile Chedda Grove Racketeering Case · Michigan
- Five Latin Counts Gang Members Plead Guilty in Detroit Murders · Michigan
- GM’s Strike-Related Offer Leaves Union Leaders Hanging · Michigan
Devils Diciples Motorcycle Gang Leaders Indicted
Jeff Garvin Smith, National President, and Paul Anthony Darrah, National Vice President, of the Devils Diciples Motorcycle Gang, along with 39 members and associates, have been indicted for their alleged participation in various criminal offenses.
According to the indictment, the Devils Diciples have spread fear in cities throughout Michigan and around the country for years, allegedly profiting from drug trafficking and illegal gambling, and using intimidation and violence to silence its adversaries and maintain control over its members.
The indictment alleges that the 41 Devils Diciples members and associates participated in various criminal acts, including violent crimes in aid of racketeering, drug trafficking, illegal firearms offenses, obstruction of justice, illegal gambling, and other federal offenses.
Eighteen of the defendants, including Smith and Darrah, are charged with violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act by conducting their illegal enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity which included murder, robbery, extortion, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, and other federal and state offenses.
Thirty-one defendants were arrested today in Michigan and Alabama, and five defendants were previously in custody. More than 60 firearms and more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition were seized during this investigation. In addition, eight methamphetamine manufacturing laboratories were dismantled during the investigation.
“Removing violent criminal organizations from our community is essential to attaining the quality of life we expect and deserve,” said U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade. “Federal law enforcement is using all legal tools available to prosecute violent criminal enterprises like this one.”
“The FBI appreciates the strong law enforcement partnerships leading to this activity and will continue its commitment to state and local communities to address this violent, and often brutal, criminal threat across the U.S.,” said FBI Acting Assistant Director Valerie Parlave.
RELATED: Devils Diciples Leaders Face RICO Charges
Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
Organized CrimeOrganized CrimeOrganized CrimeOrganized Crime