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Schuele Boys Gang Members Face Life Behind Bars
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A federal grand jury has handed down an indictment charging 17 members and associates of the Schuele Boys Gang with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 28 grams or more of crack cocaine.
The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a fine of $10,000,000.
The indictment also seeks the forfeiture of $250,000 in United States currency, money believed to be the proceeds of drug trafficking activities, as well as firearms and ammunition.
Named in the indictment are:
- Antwan Garner, 29, Buffalo
- Aaron Glenn, 41, North Tonawanda
- Jerome Grant, 33, Buffalo
- James Hicks, 44, Buffalo
- Xavier Hill, 42, Buffalo
- Demetrius Holmes, 23, Buffalo
- Damario James, 32, Buffalo
- Frederick Johnson, 21, Buffalo
- Ikeem Lyons, 21, Buffalo
- Benjamin Peoples, 25, Buffalo
- Demario Robbins, 23, Buffalo
- Michael Robertson, 24, Buffalo
- Spencer Rogers, 50, Buffalo
- Antwon Steward, 31, Buffalo
- Shawntorrian Travis, 34, Buffalo
- Andre Wise, 36, Buffalo
- Marcel Worthy, 30, Buffalo
Assistant U.S. Attorney George C. Burgasser stated that the investigation utilized wire and electronic communications, confidential sources, controlled purchases of narcotics, and physical and video surveillance to identify conspirators associated with the Schuele Boys Gang distribution network.
The members and associates are alleged to have attempted to thwart law detection by law enforcement officers through the frequent changing of cellular telephones, utilizing and frequently changing rental vehicles, employing evasive driving techniques, and speaking in coded language.
The indictment is the culmination of an investigation on the part of the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, which includes representatives from multiple law enforcement agencies.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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