BOSTON – In a gritty tale of organized crime and law enforcement’s relentless pursuit, Vice Lord gang member Keith Harlow, a/k/a ‘Lord Savage,’ has been apprehended after a two-month manhunt. The 39-year-old Athol native was nabbed in Smyrna, Ga., on charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition; conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery; and engaging in the business of manufacturing and dealing in firearms without a license.
Harlow’s co-defendants – Jonathan Perry, a/k/a ‘Peazy,’ 25, of Arlington, Mass.; Andrew Poor, 29, of Athol, Mass.; and Dante Machuca, 25, of Athol, Mass. – were also arrested on related state charges in May 2025. They are charged with various counts of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and distribution of controlled substances.
The charging documents paint a chilling picture of Harlow’s activities while he was under parole for multiple six to 10-year concurrent state prison sentences. It is alleged that during his parole, Harlow exchanged numerous text messages discussing the manufacturing of firearms and selector switches, as well as selling firearms he possessed. One such firearm was reportedly purchased by Poor and given to Harlow.
In a terrifying display of violent intent, it is claimed that Harlow, along with Poor and Machuca, invaded a residence in Athol, armed with firearms, to rob a suspected drug dealer. During the confrontation, Harlow is alleged to have fired his weapon at the victim, demonstrating its authenticity, before threatening him with the hot barrel of the firearm.
A search of Harlow’s residence yielded multiple firearm receivers, suspected suppressors, machinegun conversion devices, 3D printers, and supplies for manufacturing firearms. Approximately 100 grams of suspected cocaine was also recovered.
Harlow will appear in Georgia State Court on state fugitive charges before being extradited to the District of Massachusetts to face federal charges. The grimy details of this case underscore the ongoing threat posed by organized crime and the necessity of relentless enforcement efforts to keep communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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