Juan Hester, Attempted Murder, Maryland 2021

Gunmen Targeted DEA Agent in Baltimore

Two Baltimore men are facing federal charges for the attempted murder of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent. Juan Hester, a/k/a ‘Q,’ 40, and Davon Rogers, a/k/a ‘Stew,’ 39, both of Baltimore, were indicted on April 29, 2022, for their roles in a brazen attack on a DEA agent.

According to the indictment, on December 29, 2021, Hester and Rogers conspired to kill the DEA agent while he was performing his official duties. The indictment also alleges that the two men used, carried, and brandished a firearm during and in relation to the crime.

Hester and Rogers were charged with one count of attempted murder of a federal agent, one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Hester was also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin.

The indictment alleges that Hester possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. If convicted, Hester and Rogers each face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for the attempted murder of a federal agent and a consecutive 10 years in federal prison for using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

Rogers faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Hester faces a maximum of life in federal prison for the conspiracy and for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.

The defendants are scheduled to have their initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on June 10, 2022, starting at 1:30 p.m. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceedings.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

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