Arraignment for Gowanus Drug and Gun Dealers
Brooklyn, NY 11231
United States of America
The nine defendants include Ronald Herron (Ra Digga), Joseph Garcia (Jo Jo), Musa Marshall (Slim), Crystal Lewis (Ebb), Verdreea Olmstead (Auntie), Joseph Randolph (Rizzle), Jason Valentin (J), The Walker (Guy in the Bushes), and Tyrone Wilson (Young Bricky). Ages range from 25 to 48.
If convicted, the defendants will face 10 years to life in prison due to the various drug distribution conspiracy charges. Ronald Herron could face an addition sentence of at least five years (to life) if convicted on additional firearms charges.
The ring was the focus of a 4-year joint investigation by the DEA and the NYPD. The alleged ring was apparently based in Gowanus Houses which is just one block east of Smith Street and near Bond, Douglas, Hoyt, and Wyckoff in the Boerum Hill neighborhood. The complex was built in 1949 and now houses over 2,800 residents.
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