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Felons, Dealers Indicted in St. Louis
A wave of federal indictments targeting violent felons and drug dealers has struck St. Louis, with 22 individuals facing serious charges.
At the forefront of the crackdown are those accused of gun crimes. Lavelle Bolden, 23, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm. This is just one of many cases where individuals with a history of crime have been caught with guns.
Another notable case is Melvin T. Cunigan, 62, who was indicted on one felony count of possession with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Cunigan faces the added consequence of federal prosecution, which carries a minimum sentence of 85% of the time served in prison, with no parole in sight. Sentences are served in prisons far from St. Louis, taking felons away from the community.
The list of indicted individuals includes Leroy Shipp, 50, who was charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and felon in possession of a firearm. Shipp’s indictment serves as a reminder that those with a history of crime will face harsher penalties for further offenses.
Other notable cases include Tiara Johnson, 23, who was indicted for making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, and Norris Douglas, Jr., 26, who was indicted for possession with intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The aggressive prosecution of violent felons and drug dealers by the United States Attorney’s Office is a crucial step in reducing violent crime in St. Louis. By taking these offenders off the streets, the community can be safer, and the cycle of violence can be broken.
The list of indicted individuals includes:
- Lavelle Bolden, 23, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Melvin T. Cunigan, 62, on one felony count of possession with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
- Leroy Shipp, 50, on two felony counts of possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and felon in possession of a firearm.
- Leontaye Combs, 23, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition.
- Norris Douglas, Jr., 26, on one felony count of possession with intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
- Tiara Johnson, 23, on one felony count of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
- Addrian McKissic, 31, on one felony count of felon in possession of one or more firearms, possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
- Michael Moore, 29, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Eddie Morrow, 32, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Cristian Perez, 25, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Michael Upchurch, 34, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of one or more firearms.
- Alexander Williams, 25, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Kevin Carter, 60, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Mark Hayes, 45, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Josh Hudson, 28, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Jeffrey Kelly, 35, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Andre King, 20, on one felony count of carjacking and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
- Hayward Travis McKinney, 39, on one felony count of possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl, possessing one or more firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and felon in possession of a firearm.
- Reginald Saddler, 27, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
- Tra’mayne Street, 20, on one felony count of carjacking and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
- Gregory Thompson, 38, on one felony count of felon in possession of a firearm.
- Keivin Cole, 33, on one felony count of carjacking.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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