FARGO, ND – A federal grand jury has indicted Abbot William Aho, a/k/a Boogie, age 26, Fergus Falls, MN, for Conspiracy to commit Robbery; Robbery; Use of a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence; Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, and Distribution of a Controlled Substances; Continuing Criminal Enterprise; and Aiding and Abetting.
The indictment alleges that from January 2019 through May 2019, Aho led a criminal gang known as the ‘Slither Gang,’ which targeted alleged drug traffickers in North Dakota, Minnesota, and elsewhere. The gang conspired to commit robberies by threats of violence, the infliction of violence, and the brandishing of firearms and other dangerous weapons.
Aho and his co-conspirators carried out a string of robberies by setting up victims to meet at a public place, and then robbed them of drugs, money, firearms, and personal property. They later sold the drugs they stole.
United States Attorney Drew Wrigley said, ‘While the victims in this string of violent attacks and robberies were often criminals themselves, this law enforcement initiative is a critically important component of our push to identify, prosecute and incarcerate the most violent criminals operating in North Dakota and the region.’
In addition to Aho, several of his co-conspirators have also been indicted in North Dakota and are awaiting trial. They include:
– Sarah Ann Carlson, age 21, Minneapolis, MN, indicted on charges of Conspiracy to Interfere with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery; Interference with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery; Use of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence; and Aiding and Abetting.
– Jared Christopher Kaul, age 21, Fridley, MN, indicted on charges of Conspiracy to Interfere with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery; Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute; and Distribute Controlled Substances.
– Josiah Thomas Aguilar, age 21, Dilworth, MN, indicted on charges of Conspiracy to Interfere with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery; Interference with Commerce by Threats and Violence – Hobbs Act Robbery; Use of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence; Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribute Controlled Substances; and Aiding and Abetting.
Grand jury indictments are allegations and are not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
The case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); Fergus Falls MN Police Department; and the Ottertail County States Attorney’s Office, and is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s office, with Assistant United States Attorney Chris C. Myers assigned to the case.
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Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime|Organized Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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