Saturday, March 18, 2017

Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim Statement On The Investigation Into City Hall Fundraising


   “In response to allegations of misconduct, this Office, along with the FBI, has been investigating fundraising by and on behalf of Mayor Bill de Blasio for his 2013 election campaign, the Campaign for One New York, and the 2014 State Senate effort. We have conducted a thorough investigation into several circumstances in which Mayor de Blasio and others acting on his behalf solicited donations from individuals who sought official favors from the City, after which the Mayor made or directed inquiries to relevant City agencies on behalf of those donors. In considering whether to charge individuals with serious public corruption crimes, we take into account, among other things, the high burden of proof, the clarity of existing law, any recent changes in the law, and the particular difficulty in proving criminal intent in corruption schemes where there is no evidence of personal profit. After careful deliberation, given the totality of the circumstances here and absent additional evidence, we do not intend to bring federal criminal charges against the Mayor or those acting on his behalf relating to the fundraising efforts in question. Although it is rare that we issue a public statement about the status of an investigation, we believe it appropriate in this case at this time, in order not to unduly influence the upcoming campaign and Mayoral election.”

Abrazo Garifuna 2017 By TEAM DIAZ



  It was flag waving, and dancing by the Garifuna Folkloric Dance Company with a few political speeches thrown in by some members of TEAM DIAZ as they hosted the Abrazo Garifuna 2017 in honor of Garifuna-American Heritage Month. There are now six members of TEAM DIAZ who are State Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr., Assemblyman (and Bronx Democratic County Leader) Marcos Crespo, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, Assemblyman Victor Pichardo, Assemblyman Michael Blake, and Councilman Rafael Salamanca. Each of the six members of Team Diaz had one person that they selected to be their honoree. 
  The honorees were Mr. Pablo Gomez by State Senator Diaz Sr. Ms. Linda Lino by Assemblyman Crespo. Mr. Felipa Manaiza by Assemblyman Sepulveda, Mr. Edson Arzu by Assemblyman Pichardo. Ms. Mirtha Colon by Assemblyman Blake, and Ms. Morphy Valentine by Councilman Salamanca. 


Above - State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. and Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda hold each others arm high in celebration of their many years of friendship. If you enlarge the photo, you can see that Senator Diaz Sr's cowboy hat is green for St. Patrick's Day.
Below - Five of the six members of TEAM DIAZ 2017. Assemblyman Michael Blake who is missing from the photos was returning from Washington where he was recently elected a Democratic National Committee Vice-Chair. Blake arrived right before the ceremony ended and is pictured in a few photos at the end.




Above and Below - Before the ceremony there was time to get in a few photos with some of the attendees.




Above - Pastor Andrew Nunez gives the Invocation.
Below - Ms. Lucy Blanco sings the U. S. National Anthem.




Above - The six honorees for the evening.
Below - The elected officials hold the awards for the honorees. Being that it was St. Patrick's Day on the right side is State Committeeman for the 80th A.D. Joseph McManus a real Irishman is there for good luck. Just like a leprechaun as you turned around he was gone and off to another event.




Above and Below - The Garifuna Folkloric Dance Company danced up a storm.




Yes these two lovely ladies were two of the dancers who performed.

BOROUGH PRESIDENTS ADAMS & DIAZ TO HOST GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION HEARING Monday, March 20, 2017


On Monday, March 20, 2017, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will co-host a joint hearing of their recently announced “Gifted & Talented Task Force,” which will study issues surrounding gifted and talented education in New York City public schools, as well as the admissions process for the city's specialized high schools.

The hearing, which will solicit public comment on the state of gifted education in the city’s public school system, will take place at the Bronx High School of Science, 75 West 205th Street, Bronx, from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

The task force, which was launched in January, is comprised of government officials, community members and parents who are familiar with the issues gifted students face in New York City schools.  The task force will release a set of recommendations for the future of gifted education in New York City later this year. 

Community Alert Rally March 28th


















































Bronx Chamber of Commerce - 2017 Women of Distinction Luncheon


NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY MARCH 18


A wintry mix of rain and snow may impact travel and cause dangerously slick conditions

   The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Saturday, March 18. According to the latest forecast, a light mix of rain and snow is expected to begin Saturday morning. The wintry mix is predicted to change over to rain Saturday afternoon, and will then change over to snow late Saturday evening. Moderate to heavy snowfall is possible during the late evening hours. The snow is expected to continue overnight before it tapers off Sunday morning. A total of 2 to 4 inches of snowfall accumulation is expected, but locally higher amounts are possible. New Yorkers are advised to exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking, and allow for additional travel time as roads may be slippery.

“We’re expecting snow Saturday that could cause slippery road conditions,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito. “New Yorkers are asked to allow for extra travel time and exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking.”

Snow Preparations
DSNY
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a snow alert beginning Saturday, March 18, at 3 a.m. The Sanitation department is pre-deploying 689 salt spreaders across the five boroughs. In addition, DSNY will dispatch more than 1600 plows in anticipation of any plowing needs (when more than two inches of snow accumulates).
Travel Safety Tips
For Motorists
·         Drive slowly. Posted speed limits are for ideal weather conditions. Vehicles take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement.
·         Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible.
·         Four-wheel drive vehicles may make it easier to drive on snow-covered roads, but they do not stop quicker than other vehicles.
·         Keep the name and phone number of at least one local towing service in your vehicle in case you break down or become stuck in snow.
·         If you get stuck on the road, stay with your vehicle and contact a towing company.
For Pedestrians
·         Exercise caution and avoid slippery surfaces; some ice may not be visible.
·         Wear layers including a hat, gloves/mittens, and a scarf to stay protected from the cold.
·         Keep clothes and shoes dry, if a layer becomes wet, remove it.
·         Keep fingertips, earlobes, and noses covered if you go outside.
·         Have heightened awareness of cars, particularly when approaching or crossing intersections.
·         Wear sturdy boots that provide traction to reduce slipping. Use handrails when using stairs.
·         Seniors should take extra care outdoors to avoid slips and falls from icy conditions.
For more winter weather safety tips, visit NYC.gov/EmergencyManagement. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s free, official emergency notification system. Through Notify NYC, New Yorkers can receive phone calls, text messages, and/or email alerts about winter weather conditions and other emergencies. To sign up for Notify NYC, call 311, visit NYC.gov/notifynyc, or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter.


REMINDER!!

Project HOPE Passover Package Delivery 
Sunday, March 26, 2017 - 9am-11:30am


Share the joy of the holidays by 
bringing along  friends and family to deliver 3-5 Passover packages to lonely, home-bound or needy Jewish elderly!


  Whether or not you are able to come, you can always help by sponsoring a package for only $25
    
For groups, questions or to deliver to a particular senior contact 
Niti Minkove, Director of Volunteers at 

Learn more about Bronx Jewish Community Council's volunteer opportunities and how to get involved at www.bjcconline.org 
Bronx Jewish Community Council, 
2930 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE & CULTURE CELEBRATION


  Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture and heritage at Gaelic Park in Kingsbridge. 

  Magee Hickey of PIX 11 News, was the event’s emcee. The honorees included Hon. Elizabeth Crowley, New York City Council Member from the 30th Council District in Queens; Tom Glacken, proprietor of Glacken’s Bar & Grill on East 149th Street; and William J. “Bill” Mulrow, Secretary to New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

  There was lots of delicious corn beef and cabbage, and some great tasting Irish Soda Bread.


Above - The pre-event warm up of some great Irish songs.
Below - Thomas Messina aid to Congressman Joseph Crowley (father of honoree Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley), 80th A.D. State Committeeman Joseph McManus, Robert Nolan, and prominent local Irishman John Flaherety (in the background).




Above - With several St. Patrick's Day events going on as the same time as this event the usual Court Officers Bagpipe crew were separated to cover all the events that were going on.
Below - The audience listens to the benediction, as you see Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. His Chief of Staff Paul DelDuca, Deputy BP Aurila Greene, and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.




Local Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz was also in attendance, and he was seated near WPIX reporter and emcee Magee Hickey.





Wednesday, March 15, 2017

49 Members And Associates Of Two Bronx Drug Distribution Organizations Charged In Federal Court With Narcotics, Robbery, And Firearms Offenses Part Two


Charges Include the December 11, 2016, Murder of Jose Morales

Second indictment

United States v. Edwin Romero, et al., S1 17 Cr. 123 (LAP)

COUNT CHARGE DEFENDANTS MAX. PENALTIES
1 Narcotics conspiracy   21 U.S.C. § 846 EDWIN ROMERO RAFAEL ROMERO FRANCIS PALUZZI LUIS GONZALEZ ANIBAL GONZALEZ CARLOS MOTA ELIMANUEL DIAZ PEDRO OLIVO ADRIAN SANCHEZ DARYL SIMON JEFFREY FERNANDEZ JUAN VALDEZ WILLIE TUCKER KASAN NOBLE DAMIAN SAUNDERS DANIEL JEFFERSON DERECK JEFFERSON WAYNE SCOTT ERIC RIVERA MICHAEL MARTINEZ MAXAMILLION  MERCADO KAREEM SIMMONDS ALEXANDER PENA ANTHONY CLASE CARLOS ACOSTA CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ GABRIEL GONZALEZ JESUS MATA NANA OWUSU ROBERTO RAMIREZ WILPHER RODRIGUEZ YAWILIS RODRIGUEZ JESUS ABAD ANGEL GUANCE   Life in prison   Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison
2 Robbery conspiracy   18 U.S.C. § 1951 EDWIN ROMERO ADRIAN SANCHEZ JUAN VALDEZ WILLIE TUCKER YAWILIS RODRIGUEZ   20 years in prison  
3 Using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging firearms   18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i), (ii), and (iii), 2 EDWIN ROMERO RAFAEL ROMERO FRANCIS PALUZZI LUIS GONZALEZ ANIBAL GONZALEZ CARLOS MOTA ELIMANUEL DIAZ PEDRO OLIVO ADRIAN SANCHEZ DARYL SIMON JEFFREY FERNANDEZ JUAN VALDEZ WILLIE TUCKER KASAN NOBLE DAMIAN SAUNDERS DANIEL JEFFERSON DERECK JEFFERSON WAYNE SCOTT ERIC RIVERA MICHAEL MARTINEZ KAREEM SIMMONDS ALEXANDER PENA ANTHONY CLASE CARLOS ACOSTA CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ GABRIEL GONZALEZ JESUS MATA NANA OWUSU ROBERTO RAMIREZ WILPHER RODRIGUEZ YAWILIS RODRIGUEZ JESUS ABAD ANGEL GUANCE   Life in prison   Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison
4 Using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging firearms   18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i), (ii), (iii), 924(c)(1)(C)(i), and 2

DEFENDANT
AGE
RESIDENCE
EDWIN ROMERO, a/k/a “Yones” a/k/a “Yoni”
35
Bronx, New York
RAFAEL ROMERO, a/k/a “Kodi”
34
Bronx, New York
FRANCIS PALUZZI, a/k/a “Fetty”
27
Bronx, New York
LUIS GONZALEZ, a/k/a “Tili” a/k/a “Bori”
39
Bronx, New York
ANIBAL GONZALEZ, a/k/a “Foli”
34
Bronx, New York
CARLOS MOTA, a/k/a “Culebra” a/k/a “Snake”
47
Bronx, New York
ELIMANUEL DIAZ, a/k/a “Lima”
27
Bronx, New York
PEDRO OLIVO, a/k/a “Pito”
24
Bronx, New York
ADRIAN SANCHEZ, a/k/a “Pachi”
23
Bronx, New York
DARYL SIMON, a/k/a “D-Money”
19
Bronx, New York
JEFFREY FERNANDEZ, a/k/a “Jefe”
19
Bronx, New York
JUAN VALDEZ, a/k/a “Sito”
21
Bronx, New York
WILLIE TUCKER, a/k/a “Big Will” a/k/a “BJ” a/k/a “BG”
38
Bronx, New York
KASAN NOBLE, a/k/a “Kay Kay”
40
Bronx, New York
DAMIAN SAUNDERS, a/k/a “Floss”
37
Bronx, New York
DANIEL JEFFERSON, a/k/a “Ace”
30
Bronx, New York
DERECK JEFFERSON, a/k/a “Bang”
28
Bronx, New York
WAYNE SCOTT, a/k/a “Punch”
37
Bronx, New York
ERIC RIVERA, a/k/a “Chucky” a/k/a “Chuck Dollarz”
24
Bronx, New York
MICHAEL MARTINEZ
26
Bronx, New York
MAXAMILLION MERCADO, a/k/a “Bully”
24
Bronx, New York
KAREEM SIMMONDS, a/k/a “Kareem Simmons” a/k/a “Black”
40
Bronx, New York
ALEXANDER PENA, a/k/a “Green Eyes”
20
Bronx, New York
ANTHONY CLASE, a/k/a “Ant”
30
Bronx, New York
CARLOS ACOSTA, a/k/a “Greg”
23
Bronx, New York
CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ, a/k/a “Dread”
21
Bronx, New York
GABRIEL GONZALEZ, a/k/a “Gabi” a/k/a “Baldy”
40
Bronx, New York
JESUS MATA, a/k/a “Junior” a/k/a “Jay”
20
Bronx, New York
NANA OWUSU, a/k/a “Africa”
19
Bronx, New York
ROBERTO RAMIREZ
29
Bronx, New York
WILPHER RODRIGUEZ
23
Bronx, New York
YAWILIS RODRIGUEZ, a/k/a “Will”
22
Bronx, New York
JESUS ABAD, a/k/a “Rojo”
26
Bronx, New York
ANGEL GUANCE, a/k/a “Chico” a/k/a “All In”
27
Bronx, New York

[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictments, and the description of the Indictments set forth herein, constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation.

49 Members And Associates Of Two Bronx Drug Distribution Organizations Charged In Federal Court With Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses, Robbery, Part One


Charges Include the December 11, 2016, Murder of Jose Morales

   Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Darcel D. Clark, the Bronx County District Attorney, James O’Neill, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), Angel M. Melendez, Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), and James J. Hunt, Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), today announced the unsealing of two Indictments charging 49 members of two Bronx-based drug distribution organizations, with various narcotics, robbery, and firearms offenses, including the murder of Jose Morales on December 11, 2016.
Fifteen defendants associated with a drug distribution organization operating primarily on East 175th Street and Monroe Avenue in the Bronx are charged in United States v. James Felton, et al., which has been assigned to U.S. District Judge William H. Pauley.  The defendants taken into federal custody today were presented before Magistrate Judges Barbara C. Moses and Henry B. Pitman.  Three defendants, JAMES FELTON, JAMES DIAZ, and ANDRE FELTON, are currently incarcerated in federal custody on related charges and will be arraigned on the Indictment before Judge Pauley on March 23, 2017.
Thirty-four defendants associated with a drug distribution organization operating primarily on Weeks Avenue and East 176th Street in the Bronx are charged in United States v. Edwin Romero, et al., which has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska.  The defendants taken into federal custody today were presented before Magistrate Judges Barbara C. Moses and Henry B. Pitman. 
Manhattan Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said:  “Dozens of alleged members of two drug distribution organizations have been charged with peddling potentially lethal drugs.  Many are also charged with committing violent crimes, including four who allegedly murdered Jose Morales in furtherance of their drug business.  All New Yorkers are entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of their homes, free from the devastating effects of drugs and the violence that can accompany drug trafficking.  Together with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to work to return the neighborhoods of the Bronx to the law-abiding people who live in them.”
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark said:  “This case crystallizes how drug dealing’s attendant violence devastates our neighborhoods.  These two organizations held the Mount Hope area in a vise grip of numerous street shootings, including at least one murder.  In our fight against heroin and other drugs, we must always remain focused on the community residents who are victimized by these vicious traffickers.”
Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill said:  “Today’s arrests are the latest example of drug dealing that led to violence, including armed robberies and a murder in the Bronx, as alleged.  This type of precision policing is leading to further reductions in crime beyond last year’s all-time low. Many thanks to the detectives, agents, and the prosecutors in the Southern District we so often work with and whose diligence resulted in the leveling of these serious drug trafficking charges today.”
HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Angel M. Melendez said:  “Today the law enforcement community in New York struck a serious blow to violent drug distribution organizations that operate in our city.  Two such organizations allegedly flooded the community of Mount Hope in the Bronx with heroin, crack cocaine, fear and death.  This is yet another step in our efforts to bring peace and hope to our communities by removing the alleged leadership and rank-and-file members of these organizations, putting an end to their menacing criminal conduct.”
DEA Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division James J. Hunt said: “Guns, violence and turf wars plague neighborhoods that drug dealers have turned into battlefields.  Today, law enforcement has reclaimed the Mount Hope section of the Bronx by arresting dozens of alleged members of two drug trafficking organizations.  DEA Agents working with HSI, NYPD, the Bronx District Attorney’s Office and the SDNY U.S. Attorney’s Office identified and dismantled these crews allegedly responsible for fueling drug addiction and drug-related violence.”                               
The Indictments[1] arise from a joint investigation by HSI, the DEA, and the NYPD into two violent drug trafficking organizations that operated in the 46th Precinct in the Bronx.  Members of these drug trafficking organizations sold crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, and they possessed and used firearms to further their drug trafficking activities.
Count One of the Indictment in U.S. v. James Felton, et al., unsealed today in Manhattan federal court, charges JAMES FELTON, JAMES DIAZ, ANDRE FELTON, EZEKIEL BURLEY, URIAH BROWN, BRADFORD CANNON, WILLIE REEVES, HAROLD FIELDS, ROBERT BRENT, DASHAUN MCDONALD, MATTHEW TORRES, TYRONE TURNER, KENDRICK MCCRAY, GINGER DIAZ, and JOSE SANDOVAL with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.
Counts Two charges JAMES FELTON, DIAZ, ANDRE FELTON, and BURLEY with the murder of Jose Morales, which occurred on December 11, 2016, in the vicinity of East 175th Street and Weeks Avenue, in the course of a narcotics conspiracy.
Count Three charges JAMES FELTON, DIAZ, ANDRE FELTON, and BURLEY with using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a narcotics conspiracy, resulting in the death of Jose Morales on December 11, 2016.
Count Four charges JAMES FELTON, DIAZ, and BURLEY with using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a narcotics conspiracy, on dates other than December 11, 2016.
Count Five charges BROWN, CANNON, REEVES, FIELDS, BRENT, MCDONALD, TORRES, TURNER, MCCRAY, DIAZ, and SANDOVAL with using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging firearms during and in relation to a narcotics conspiracy.
Count One of the Indictment in U.S. v. Edwin Romero, et al., unsealed today in Manhattan federal court, charges EDWIN ROMERO, RAFAEL ROMERO, FRANCIS PALUZZI, LUIS GONZALEZ, ANIBAL GONZALEZ, CARLOS MOTA, ELIMANUEL DIAZ, PEDRO OLIVO, ADRIAN SANCHEZ, DARYL SIMON, JEFFREY FERNANDEZ, JUAN VALDEZ, WILLIE TUCKER, KASAN NOBLE, DAMIAN SAUNDERS, DANIEL JEFFERSON, DERECK JEFFERSON, WAYNE SCOTT, ERIC RIVERA, MICHAEL MARTINEZ, MAXAMILLION MERCADO, KAREEM SIMMONDS, ALEXANDER PENA, ANTHONY CLASE, CARLOS ACOSTA, CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ, GABRIEL GONZALEZ, JESUS MATA, NANA OWUSU, ROBERTO RAMIREZ, WILPHER RODRIGUEZ, YAWILIS RODRIGUEZ, JESUS ABAD, and ANGEL GUANCE with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.
Count Two charges EDWIN ROMERO, SANCHEZ, VALDEZ, TUCKER, and YAWILIS RODRIGUEZ with conspiring to commit robbery.
Count Three charges EDWIN ROMERO, RAFAEL ROMERO, FRANCIS PALUZZI, LUIS GONZALEZ, ANIBAL GONZALEZ, CARLOS MOTA, ELIMANUEL DIAZ, PEDRO OLIVO, ADRIAN SANCHEZ, DARYL SIMON, JEFFREY FERNANDEZ, JUAN VALDEZ, WILLIE TUCKER, KASAN NOBLE, DAMIAN SAUNDERS, DANIEL JEFFERSON, DERECK JEFFERSON, WAYNE SCOTT, ERIC RIVERA, MICHAEL MARTINEZ, KAREEM SIMMONDS, ALEXANDER PENA, ANTHONY CLASE, CARLOS ACOSTA, CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ, GABRIEL GONZALEZ, JESUS MATA, NANA OWUSU, ROBERTO RAMIREZ, WILPHER RODRIGUEZ, YAWILIS RODRIGUEZ, JESUS ABAD, and ANGEL GUANCE with using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a narcotics conspiracy.
Count Four charges EDWIN ROMERO with using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
Charts containing the names, ages, residences, charges, and maximum penalties for the defendants are set forth below.  The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the respective judges.
Mr. Kim praised the outstanding investigative work of the NYPD, HSI, and DEA, and expressed gratitude for the coordinated efforts of the NYPD’s Detective Bureau, including the Bronx Violent Crime Squad, the 46th Precinct Detectives Squad, and the Bronx Homicide Task Force.  Mr. Kim also expressed gratitude to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office for its partnership in this investigation. 
This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit.  Assistant United States Attorneys Frank Balsamello, Matthew Laroche, Anden Chow, and Michael Krouse, and Special Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Hellman (cross-designated from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office) are in charge of the prosecution.
The charges contained in the Indictments are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
United States v. James Felton, et al., S2 17 Cr. 21 (WHP)
COUNT CHARGE DEFENDANTS MAX. PENALTIES
1 Narcotics conspiracy   21 U.S.C. § 846 JAMES FELTON JAMES DIAZ ANDRE FELTON EZEKIEL BURLEY URIAH BROWN BRADFORD CANNON WILLIE REEVES HAROLD FIELDS ROBERT BRENT DASHAUN MCDONALD MATTHEW TORRES TYRONE TURNER KENDRICK MCCRAY GINGER DIAZ JOSE SANDOVAL   Life in prison   Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison
2 Murder while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy   21 U.S.C. § 848(e)(1)(A); 18 U.S.C. § 2 JAMES FELTON JAMES DIAZ ANDRE FELTON EZEKIEL BURLEY   Life in prison or death   Mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison  
3 Using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging firearms, causing death   18 U.S.C. §§ 924(j)(1) and 2   JAMES FELTON JAMES DIAZ ANDRE FELTON EZEKIEL BURLEY Life in prison or death
4 Using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging firearms   18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i), (ii), (iii), 924(c)(1)(C)(i), and 2 JAMES FELTON JAMES DIAZ EZEKIEL BURLEY Life in prison   Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison for DIAZ and BURLEY   Mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison for JAMES FELTON  
5 Using, carrying, possessing, brandishing, and discharging firearms   18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i), (ii), and (iii), 2 URIAH BROWN BRADFORD CANNON WILLIE REEVES HAROLD FIELDS ROBERT BRENT DASHAUN MCDONALD MATTHEW TORRES TYRONE TURNER KENDRICK MCCRAY GINGER DIAZ JOSE SANDOVAL Life in prison   Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison

DEFENDANT AGE RESIDENCE
JAMES FELTON 47 Bronx, New York
JAMES DIAZ, a/k/a “Chunky” 24 Bronx, New York
ANDRE FELTON, a/k/a “Dre” 39 Mount Vernon, New York
EZEKIEL BURLEY, a/k/a “Ezekiel McCall” a/k/a “Zeke” a/k/a “Ziggy” 23 Bronx, New York
URIAH BROWN, a/k/a “Scooter” 42 Bronx, New York
BRADFORD CANNON, a/k/a “Brad” 46 Bronx, New York
WILLIE REEVES, a/k/a “Willie Reed” a/k/a “Willow” 30 Bronx, New York
HAROLD FIELDS, a/k/a “Howie” a/k/a “HD” 38 Bronx, New York
ROBERT BRENT, a/k/a “Ready” 45 Brooklyn, New York
DASHAUN MCDONALD, a/k/a “Dayday” 27 Bronx, New York
MATTHEW TORRES, a/k/a “Mac Mittens” a/k/a “Green Eyes” 33 Bronx, New York
TYRONE TURNER, a/k/a “Skrap” 32 Bronx, New York
KENDRICK MCCRAY, a/k/a “Kenny” 43 Bronx, New York
GINGER DIAZ, a/k/a “George” 30 Bronx, New York
JOSE SANDOVAL, a/k/a “Shorty”41 Bronx, New York
[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictments, and the description of the Indictments set forth herein, constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation.