Earnest Lee Junior Stromer, Drug Conspiracy and Weapons Violation, …

Montgomery, Alabama – In a major sweep, federal agents have arrested nine members of the Vineyard Gang for drug conspiracy and weapons violations, authorities announced today.

Earnest Lee “Junior” Stromer, Earl Sadiki “Cujo” Wilson, Sanquez Deontra “Quez” Bivens, Dewayne “Kemonte” Thomas (a.k.a. D’Wayne Thomas), Marquis Tamel Tymes, and Aaron Key “Keith” Reynolds, all from Montgomery, are charged with conspiring to distribute powder cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana. They also face charges for using and carrying a firearm during the drug conspiracy.

Raydreco Gardner, Earnest Stromer (a different person than Earnest Lee “Junior” Stromer), and Sabrina Stinson were also apprehended on state drug charges.

The Vineyard Gang, which operated in the high-crime neighborhood of the same name in south Montgomery, has been a focus of law enforcement since 2010. Known locally as the “Two Street” gang, the group has been linked to shootings, home invasions, and murder.

“Violent street gangs terrorize communities all over this country and Montgomery is not immune,” stated U.S. Attorney George L. Beck, Jr. “We are dedicated to wiping out this violent crime and will continue to prosecute those who are involved in neighborhood street gangs to the fullest extent of the law.”

Robert F. Lasky, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Mobile division, echoed the sentiment: “Through the combined efforts of local, state, and federal law enforcement, this violent criminal enterprise has been disrupted. We will continue to work with our partners to make this state a safer place.”

Montgomery Public Safety Director J. Christopher Murphy praised the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies: “We appreciate our valuable partnerships as we work to build safer communities and combat crime.”