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Seven Baltimore Men Charged in Federal Drug Conspiracy Related to 2014 Murder of McKenzie Elliott
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging seven alleged members of the Old York Money Gang with conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, including heroin, powder and crack cocaine, and marijuana in the Waverly Way neighborhood of Baltimore. One defendant, Terrell Plummer, is charged with using a gun to kill an innocent bystander, three-year-old McKenzie Elliott, in a turf battle.
The indictment alleges that the defendants sold drugs in their territory and controlled, maintained, and defended drug territories called ‘shops’ and permitted only Old York Money Gang members to sell drugs in these shops. The defendants agreed to defend their territory and committed murder and assaults against anyone who posed a threat to their organization or who invaded their territory.
The indictment charges the following defendants:
- Terrell Plummer, a/k/a Rell, age 28
- Davonte Rich, a/k/a Chopper, age 22
- Trevon Beasley, a/k/a Tre, age 23
- Tyrone Jamison, a/k/a Ty, age 23
- Davin Lawson, a/k/a D, age 25
- Calvin Watson, a/k/a Monster, age 26
- Tyron Brown, a/k/a Boobie, age 26
The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Daniel L. Board Jr. of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Baltimore Field Division; and Commissioner Kevin Davis of the Baltimore Police Department.
“Exceptional police officers and prosecutors worked tirelessly and creatively to catch the killer and dismantle his gang because they care about saving lives,” said U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein. “The indictment alleges that an armed drug dealer killed McKenzie Elliott, which is no surprise because most murders in Baltimore are committed by armed drug dealers who belong in prison.”
The indictment alleges that the defendants committed the following crimes:
- Conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, including heroin, powder and crack cocaine, and marijuana
- Using a gun to kill an innocent bystander
- Murder
- Robbery
- Extortion
- Burglary
- Narcotics trafficking
The indictment was returned on April 25, 2017, and unsealed today upon the arrest of the defendants.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Leo J. Wise and Assistant United States Attorney Martin J. Clarke. The ATF and Baltimore Police Department are investigating the case.
Terrell Plummer, a/k/a Rell, age 28, is charged with using a gun to kill an innocent bystander. The other defendants are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances.
Baltimore, Maryland – April 26, 2017
The defendants face up to life in prison if convicted.
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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