BOSTON – In a bid to curb the scourge of crime in public housing developments, law enforcement agencies yesterday dealt a significant blow to the notorious Heath Street gang.
Javonte Robinson, a/k/a “Biggie,” and “Big Dog,” 21, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and six years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young for his role in distributing cocaine base in and around the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
The sentencing comes after a two-year investigation, which culminated in Robinson and eight co-defendants being charged in January 2018 for their involvement in illegal drug distribution and firearm possession within and near the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, formerly known as the Bromley Heath Housing Development.
On March 24, 2017, co-defendant Kevin Smith arranged a drug sale for Robinson, who sold crack cocaine to a cooperating witness near the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments. In total, Smith and Robinson accepted responsibility for five additional sales that were not charged in the indictment, all of which took place either inside or within a 1000 feet of the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments.
The investigation and arrests aimed to reduce violence and improve the quality of life for residents in and around the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments by removing individuals who trafficked drugs and were actively involved in violence and gang disputes.
The success of the operation highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting the public and restoring safety to our communities.
Aiding in the investigation were the Boston Housing Authority’s Department of Police and Public Safety, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division, and the Boston Police Commissioner.
The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The remaining defendants are presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Defendant/Respondent: Javonte Robinson, a/k/a “Biggie,” and “Big Dog,”
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and to distributing cocaine base within 1000 feet of a public housing facility
City and State: Boston, Massachusetts
Exact Date: May 2018 (sentencing), January 2018 (arrest), March 24, 2017 (crime date)
Sentence: One year and one day in prison and six years of supervised release
Aiding Agencies: Boston Housing Authority’s Department of Police and Public Safety, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division, and the Boston Police Commissioner
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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