Jupree Y. Hill, Violent Crime and Firearms Conspiracy, Nebraska 2020

Twelve Lincoln Gang Members Indicted in Violent Crime and Firearms Conspiracy

Twelve members of the notorious No Name Demons Gang in Lincoln, Nebraska, have been charged with a range of violent crimes, including firearms conspiracy, robbery, and drug trafficking offenses.

According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly stole firearms, including a .45 caliber Smith and Wesson Tactical Handgun that was used in a homicide earlier this year, and purchased weapons illegally to arm juvenile members of the gang. The defendants are also accused of using the firearms to further their drug trafficking activities and commit robberies of individuals in Lincoln.

The indictment names 12 defendants, including Jupree Y. Hill, age 25; Krysean Reynolds, age 19; Rice A. Hill, aka “Shay”, age 18; David L. Atem, age 20; Lorenzo Anderson, aka “Peace”, age 27; Kyce James Davis, age 18; Orion J. Ross, age 19; Yuko Joseph Gusko, age 18; Tang Lian, age 19; Isaiah James Dorsey, age 19; Bryan Castillo, age 18; and Kalam K. Yiel, age 20.

Prosecutors allege that if convicted, some of the defendants face up to life in federal prison, while others face up to 60 years in federal prison. The indictment was unsealed on November 23, 2020, and appearances by the defendants are scheduled to begin before United States Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart in Lincoln.

The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Lincoln Police Department, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Marshals Service. All 12 defendants are currently in custody without incident.

U.S. Attorney Joe Kelly praised the efforts of the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of the case, stating, “Federal statutes provide effective tools to combat violent crimes involving firearms, and the cooperation of all levels of law enforcement will keep our communities safe.”

An indictment is simply an accusation, and defendants are presumed innocent until evidence proves their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case is part of Project Guardian, the Department of Justice’s signature initiative to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws.

Defendant: Jupree Y. Hill, Krysean Reynolds, Rice A. Hill, David L. Atem, Lorenzo Anderson, Kyce James Davis, Orion J. Ross, Yuko Joseph Gusko, Tang Lian, Isaiah James Dorsey, Bryan Castillo, Kalam K. Yiel

Criminal Charges: Firearms conspiracy, conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act), drug trafficking crimes, and multiple charges of possessing firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence and drug trafficking crimes

City and State: Lincoln, Nebraska

Exact Date: November 23, 2020

Sentence or Outcome: The defendants are currently in custody without incident, awaiting trial

Dollar Amounts: None

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/twelve-lincoln-gang-members-indicted-violent-crime-and-firearms-conspiracy