BOSTON – Another soldier in Boston’s endless street wars is headed to federal prison. Keiarri Dyette, 26, also known as “Kemo,” was sentenced today to 42 months behind bars for his role in the violent Cameron Street gang, a crew that terrorizes the Dorchester neighborhood. The sentence, handed down by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young, also includes four years of supervised release after Dyette serves his time.
Dyette pleaded guilty in March 2024 to a trifecta of serious charges: conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, dealing in firearms without a license, and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The feds say Dyette wasn’t just a bystander; he was actively involved in the gang’s efforts to maintain control through intimidation and violence.
Court documents paint a picture of Cameron Street as a ruthless outfit. Members allegedly use violence and the *threat* of violence to carve out territory, instill fear in the community, and boost their reputation. Firearms are their tools of trade, used to silence rivals and assert dominance. Dyette, like many in the gang, flaunted his allegiance with tattoos and clothing bearing the letters “C” or “KC” – short for “Killa Cam.” A visual declaration of intent.
The prosecution detailed how Dyette put his membership to work. He allegedly used a pistol to assault a member of a rival gang, NOB/Wendover, in a brazen attack in a Hancock Street parking lot. Beyond the violence, Dyette was also involved in the financial side of the operation, peddling firearms and working with other Cameron Street members to move cocaine and marijuana. This wasn’t just street beef; it was a calculated criminal enterprise.
The sentencing was announced jointly by Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy, James M. Ferguson of the ATF, Stephen Belleau of the DEA, and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. The investigation was a multi-agency effort, drawing support from the Massachusetts State Police, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, and numerous local police departments across the region. It’s part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative, a permanent team dedicated to taking down major criminal organizations.
This case is a small victory in a long war. While Dyette is off the streets, the Cameron Street gang, and others like it, continue to operate in the shadows. The feds are promising to keep the pressure on, using intelligence-driven, multi-agency operations to dismantle these criminal networks. But for now, “Kemo” is trading the streets of Dorchester for a federal prison cell. The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The remaining defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime|Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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