14 people arrested on federal firearms and narcotic

Posted: Dec 18 2013 at 10:16am | Views: 6042

Teams of special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and New York City police, assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service and New York State Police, arrested 14 people on 12/15/13 on federal firearms and
narcotics violations in a series of raids throughout the Co-op City housing development in the Bronx.

The arrests came after a 12-month undercover operation spearheaded by the
ATF-NYPD Joint Firearms Task Force (JFTF), during which ATF undercover operatives purchased 16 handguns and drugs from the suspects. Three suspects remain at large and are wanted on federal arrest warrants. The fugitives, all wanted for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a narcotics charge (18 USC 924 (C)), are identified as:

- Michael Brown, aka "Cheeks," 23, 120 Alcott Place, Bronx, N.Y.
- Jared Gomes, aka "JG," 26, Asch Loop, Bronx, N.Y.
- Robert Jones, 23, 140 Bellamy Loop, Bronx, N.Y.

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of any of the fugitives
should call the ATF Gun Center at (718) 650-4070. All calls will be kept confidential.

"Today's arrests were made possible by diligent investigative efforts and supported by information we received from the public through Project Safe Neighborhoods," said William G. McMahon, Special Agent in Charge of ATF's New York Field Division. "ATF is committed to combating firearms violence and today's arrests are another example of the Joint Firearms Task Force's commitment to make our communities safe."

The partnership between ATF and the NYPD has been solidified for more than 15 years with the Firearms Task Force. Its primary goal is to interdict illegal crime guns coming into New York City. Since its inception, the group has taken hundreds of illegal guns off the streets, identified firearms traffickers and uncovered straw purchasers from other states. "Today's arrests
demonstrate the value of teamwork and smart policing," McMahon said.

All those arrested today will appear before a U.S. Magistrate in Federal
Court in Manhattan. The case is being prosecuted by the office of Michael Garcia, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McMahon also commended the contributions of ATF's partner law enforcement agencies, specifically the efforts of the New York City Police Department led by Commissioner Raymond Kelly, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Special Agent in Charge John Gilbride, the U.S. Marshals Service-SDNY and Marshal Joseph Guccione, the New York State Police and Superintendent Wayne Bennett and the New York State Division of Parole and Director Angelo Jimenez.

The investigation is part of a U.S. Department of Justice national initiative known as Project Safe Neighborhoods, which combines the efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement to fight gun violence.

Federal complaints filed in the Southern District of New York charge the 14 people arrested today with the following:

1. Shaun Brown, aka "Trigger", age 23, 2106 Wallace Ave, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.

2. Shannon Burley, aka "LS", age 25, 100 Dekruif Place, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (G) (1) - Felon in possession of a firearm.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.

3. Adrian Candelario, age 18, 100 Donizetti Place, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.

4. Amari Ellis, age 20, 10 Dekruif Place, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.

5. Eric French, aka "E", age 26, 100 Casals Place, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.

6. Kassim Holliday, aka "Chachi", age 29, 2 California Road, Mount
Vernon, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (G) (1) - Felon in possession of a firearm.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.

7. Jason Lammers, aka "J", age 21, 100 Casals Place, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.
18 USC 371 Conspiracy.

8. Isaiah Mercado, aka "Spankie", age 22, 3139 Tieman Ave, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.
18 USC 922 (G) (1) - Felon in possession of a firearm.

9. George Brandon Powell, aka "Brandon", age 22, 120 Asch Loop, Bronx,
N.Y.
18 USC 924 C - Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a narcotics
charge.

10. Desslok Rolle, aka "Dollar", age 25, 120 Darrow Place, Bronx, N.Y.
21 USC 841 (A) (1) - Manufacture, distribute or possess a controlled
substance.

11. Dameon Townsend, aka "Poochie", age 23, 2100 Wallace Ave, Bronx,
N.Y.
21 USC 841 (A) (1) - Manufacture, distribute or possess a controlled
substance.
18 USC 922 (A) (1) (A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.
18 USC 924 C - Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a narcotics
charge.

12. Sergio Valenzuela, age 24, 120 Asch Loop, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 924 C - Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a narcotics
charge.

13. Daryl Winfree, Jr., aka "Fat Boy" or "Murdock", age 23, 100 Donizetti
Place, Bronx, N.Y.
21 USC 841 (A) (1) - Manufacture, distribute or possess a controlled
substance.
18 USC 922 (A)(1)(A) - Dealing in firearms without a license.

14. Andre Bernard, age 23, 545 Center Place, Teaneck, N.J.
18 USC 924 (C) - Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a
narcotics charge.

The following individuals were arrested in the days leading up to the operation on related federal charges arising from the investigation. The defendants remain in federal custody or have been released on bond. They are:

1. Sean Dixon, age 19, 120 Debs Place, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (G) (1) - Felon in possession of a firearm.
Status: Detained

2. Dwight Roberts, age 18, 100 Bellamy Loop, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (K) - Possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial
number.
Status: released on bail.

3. Roeshawn Young, age 22, 930 Sheridan Ave, Bronx, N.Y.
18 USC 922 (G) (1) - Felon in possession of a firearm.
Status: Detained

4. Javon Hill, age 24, 140 Benchley Place, Bronx, N.Y.
21 USC 841 (A) (1) - Manufacture, distribute or possess a controlled
substance.
21 USC 846 - Drug Conspiracy, 18 USC 2 - Aiding and Abetting
Status: Detained without bond.

The following individuals were arrested in the days leading up to the operation on state charges. They are currently in state custody and a writ was served today for them to be turned over for federal prosecution. They are:

1. Larry Jones, age 27, 100 Donizetti, Bronx, N.Y.
To be charged with: 21 USC 841 (A) (1) - Manufacture, distribute or
possess a controlled substance. Status: Held by New York City
Department of Corrections on conviction for state weapons charge.

2. Alberto Rodrieguez, age 23, 4180 Hutchison River Parkway, Bronx, N.Y.
To be charged with: 18 USC 922 (G) (1) - Felon in possession of a
firearm. Status: Held by New York City Department of Corrections for
attempted murder.

3. Dwayne Fletcher, age 19, 114 West 7th Street, Mount Vernon, N.Y.
To be charged with 18 USC 371 - Conspiracy. Status: Currently held on
narcotics charges by the Baltimore, MD Sheriff's Department.

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