Simple City Members, Racketeering, Maryland 2015

Grimy Times has learned that 14 members of the Simple City Criminal Organization have been indicted on a $5 million racketeering conspiracy charge.

The indictment alleges that the members of the conspiracy engaged in various crimes, including the theft of vehicles, the sale and transportation of stolen vehicles and items stolen from vehicles, fraud and identity theft, and commercial armed robberies and thefts from ATMs.

According to court documents, the conspirators met on a regular basis and reported to the organization's leadership, including Jeff Crews, Sylvia Price, and Stefon Janey, through the use of cell phones, texts and iMessages, and social media.

The indictment charges the following defendants who are in custody:

Jeff Crews, a/k/a 'Fro,' age 24, of Washington, D.C.

Sylvia Price, a/k/a 'Deez Nuts,' age 49, of Suitland, Maryland

Stefon Janey, a/k/a 'Stef,' and 'Stef Luva,' age 22, of Marlow Heights, Maryland

Kwasi Crichlow, age 21, of Washington, D.C.

Earl Ferguson, a/k/a 'Frank,' age 32, of Upper Marlboro

Lamonte Henson, a/k/a 'Tiggy,' and 'Tiggy Stacks,' age 23, of Upper Marlboro

Michael Price, a/k/a 'Mikey,' age 21, of Suitland

Jessica Rubio, a/k/a 'Jazz,' age 38, of Washington, D.C.

Shatei Tucker, a/k/a 'Bootsie,' age 54, of Washington, D.C.

The indictment was announced on July 13, 2015, and the following day, approximately 140 law enforcement officers from four federal, state and local agencies executed 11 search warrants and arrested seven defendants.

The indictment charges the defendants with racketeering conspiracy, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d), which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The indictment also charges the defendants with various other crimes, including theft, fraud, and identity theft.

Simple City has been operating in the Washington metropolitan area since at least 2009, and the conspirators trafficked firearms and shared the proceeds from their criminal activity.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys James G. Warwick and Joseph R. Baldwin, and the investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The indictment was returned on July 13, 2015, and unsealed on July 14, 2015, upon the arrests of the defendants.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/fourteen-members-simple-city-criminal-organization-indicted-5-million-racketeering