INDIANAPOLIS – In a shocking display of brazen disregard for human life, law enforcement officials have arrested 20 individuals, including alleged ringleader Keith Jones, aka “Keybo,” 56, of Indianapolis, in a massive multi-state fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine trafficking ring.
According to court documents, Jones, a 56-year-old Indianapolis resident, allegedly led a drug trafficking organization that operated in Indianapolis, with ties to Los Angeles, California, and Desert Hot Springs, California. Jones received parcels containing large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl from Kevin Backstrom, 56, of Los Angeles, California, and another individual in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Jones allegedly directed other individuals to receive the drug parcels at their residences and places of business and transport the drugs to a stash location at 2877 North Centennial Street in Indianapolis. Jones then delivered the controlled substances to other individuals for redistribution. The indictment also alleges that Jones enlisted his 12-year-old daughter to assist him in the distribution of the controlled substances.
Law enforcement officers from 22 different agencies served search and arrest warrants at 25 locations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Los Angeles, California, on Thursday morning, ultimately arresting 20 individuals. During the execution of the search warrants, officers seized approximately 43 firearms, $300,000 in U.S. currency, four ounces of methamphetamine, one kilogram of cocaine, and two kilograms of fentanyl.
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, as little as 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal, depending on a person’s body size, tolerance, and past usage. One kilogram of fentanyl has the potential to kill 500,000 people.
The following individuals are in custody or have been ordered to appear in federal court:
• Keith Jones, aka “Keybo,” 56, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, continuing criminal enterprise, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
• Kevin Backstrom, 56, of Los Angeles, CA: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
• Jamie Rayner, 32, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
• Imany Jones, 30, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
• Tameka Washington, 47, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Jerry Bibbs, 54, of Ft. Wayne: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Emmanuel O’Hara, 24, of Ft. Wayne: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Danyale Buchanan, 52, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Charles Davis, 37, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• LaDonna Jones, 38, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Anthony Moore, 36, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Marcus Miles, aka “Old Hat,” 47, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Steve Young, aka “Friday,” 39, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Sean Devonish, 44, of Indianapolis: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
• Katrina Green, 50, of Indianapolis: Maintaining drug involved premises.
• Fredrick Garner, 52, of Indianapolis: Unlawful use of communication facility.
• Nicholas Ray, 31, of Indianapolis: Possession of cocaine.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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