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'Howard Boys' suspect is risk to community, federal judge rules
Published: Monday, May 07, 2012, 4:35 PM Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012, 4:37 PM
By Gary Ridley | gridley@mlive.com
FLINT, MI -- A Flint man who was indicted with 11 other men for their alleged involvement in a south-side gang was called a risk to the community and was ordered to be detained by a federal judge.
Federal and local charges were issued Thursday against 22 men accused of involvement in the "Howard Boys" street gang, which allegedly operated in and around Howard Estates housing complex.
Declyde P. Brewton was in front of Federal District Magistrate Judge Michael Hluchaniuk today on charges that he was part of a violent drug-dealing criminal enterprise called the "Howard Boys," which operated in and around Howard Estates Townhouses.
Brewton is charged with racketeering, attempted murder in aid of racketeering and using a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
The indicted members of the alleged street gang are accused of operating a criminal enterprise that sold drugs and guns and used violence to control their operation.
Ten people were charged by Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton with state crimes that included murder, conspiracy to commit murder and assault with intent to murder.
Authorities allege that Brewton, along with another man included in the indictment, attempted to murder a person referenced only as "RH" in order to maintain and increase their standing within the gang in June 2007.
The racketeering and firearm charge carry up to a potential life sentence, while the attempted murder charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years if convicted. The firearm charge also has a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence.
Brewton stood mute as Hluchaniuk reviewed the charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf.
Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Vance argued that Brewton should be held in custody because he represented a flight risk and was a danger to the community.
A series of pictures were displayed that included Brewton and his fellow alleged gang members posing with gang signals and firearms. Some of the photos were posted on social networking sites, Vance said.
Vance also said that Brewton was convicted in 2006 of carrying a concealed weapon, was convicted of a controlled substance charge in 2007 and was accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm earlier this year.
Brewton's attorney, Joan Morgan, disagreed with Vance's assessment of her client.
"There are positives in my client's life," said Morgan, noting that Brewton is employed and lives with his ill grandmother.
Morgan also said that Brewton has a 6-year-old and nearly 2-week-old child that he supports.
However, Vance countered by saying that evidence will show that Brewton allegedly sold crack cocaine as recently as 1-2 months ago.
Hluchaniuk agreed with Vance, saying there was "clear and convincing" evidence that Brewton posed a risk to the community. The judge ordered that Brewton be held without bail, though he did acknowledge that it is unlikely that Brewton is a flight risk. |
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Three Flint killings named in federal indictment of alleged "Howard Boys" gang members
Published: Thursday, May 03, 2012, 10:00 PM Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012, 12:34 AM
By Khalil AlHajal | kalhajal@mlive.com
FLINT, MI –
The June 15, 2009 killing of Malachi Wilson, the Aug. 11, 2006 slaying of Marion Hardy and the July 17, 2004 homicide of Jonathan Parker are each named in a 41-page federal indictment of 12 alleged members of the "Howard Boys" street gang.
The men face charges that include racketeering conspiracy related to the three murders in addition to five attempted murders and drug and weapons dealing, U.S. District Attorney Barbara McQuade announced today.
Ten other men are also charged by Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton with crimes including murder, conspiracy to commit murder and assault with intent to murder.
The federal indictment reveals details of a multi-year, multi-agency investigation into a gang that authorities believe killed, assaulted and dealt drugs and weapons in the area of the Howard Estates public housing complex for a decade.
Numerous allegations of gun possession, crack cocaine and marijuana sales, beatings, attempted murders and the three killings are listed in the federal court document.
Officials believe the Howard Boys gang, which went by several other names including the "Hot Boys," operated in the area within and around Lapeer Road, Lippincott Boulevard/Thread Lake, Dort Highway and Saginaw Street/12th Street.
"The Howard Boys maintained and controlled this territory such that, within the territory, they and their associates conducted drug and weapons sales with impunity," the indictment states.
The gang is accused of marking its territory and boundaries with graffiti that read "MV-HB," and "Murda Ville."
Tattoos, social networking websites, hand signs and handshakes are also listed as items of evidence against the suspects, who "controlled the neighborhood through intimidation, fear and violence."
"We've known for some time of their involvement in crime and this has been a lengthy investigation," said Leyton. "A lot of agencies have put in a lot of time and it's resulted in all these arrests."
Not all of the suspects have been arrested, Leyton said. |
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Alleged members of "Howard Boys" gang arraigned on charges in Flint District Court
Published: Tuesday, May 08, 2012, 6:00 PM
By Gary Ridley | gridley@mlive.com
FLINT, MI -- Seven alleged members of a violent Flint gang were arraigned on charges ranging from murder to drug crimes today in Flint District Court.
The seven men are accused of being members of the "Howard Boys" gang, which authorities say used violence to preserve a drug and gun traffic operation on the city's south side for the past decade.
Two more men are still waiting arraignment on state charges and 12 more have been named in a federal indictment in relation to an investigation into the alleged gang by law enforcement.
Those arraigned today by Flint District Judge Nathaniel Perry III include:
•Paki L. Bonner, 32, of Flint, is charged with conspiracy of first-degree premeditated murder, three counts of assault with intent to murder, discharge of a firearm from a vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm for an August 2005 incident involving rival gang the Terrace Boys.
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Taron M. Brown, 21, of Burton
, is charged with two counts of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of cocaine, conspiracy to deliver or manufacture less than 50 grams of cocaine, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a short-barrel shotgun/rifle and felony firearm.
•James Ebert, 23, of Flint, is charged with two counts of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture less than 50 grams of cocaine, delivery or manufacturing less than 50 grams of cocaine, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a short-barrel shotgun/rifle and felony firearm.
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Rodrick T. Jackson, 26, of Grand Blanc,
is charged with conspiracy of first-degree murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, discharging a weapon from a vehicle, carrying a concealed firearm and felony firearm in relation to an August 2005 incident with rival gang the Terrace Boys.
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Darryl D. Scott, 28, of Flint, is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy of first-degree murder and assault with intent to murder for a June 2005 incident with rival gang the Terrace Boys.
•Eddie L. Williams, 32, of Flint, is charged with conspiracy of first-degree murder for the July 2004 death of Johnathan Parker. Suspects identified in the federal indictment are also accused in Parker's death.
•Charles T. Orr, 29, of Flint, is charged with conspiracy of delivery of marijuana and delivery of marijuana.
Perry ruled each person held on murder charges with no bond. For the others, Perry issued a bond of $15,000 for each charge.
All eight men are due back in court May 15 for pretrial hearing.
Two of the men charged in the federal indictment were also ordered by Federal District Magistrate Judge Michael Hluchaniuk to be held in custody until their trial.
Hluchaniuk ruled that Jamil Cureton, who was indicted on charges of racketeering and distribution of crack cocaine, posed a risk to the community and should be held in custody.
Prosecutors cited numerous posts and pictures on online social networking sites that allegedly showed Cureton posing with gang signs and referencing violent acts. They also cited a long criminal history of drug charges.
Cureton's attorney, Mark Gatesman, argued against the decision due to his client being employed and is attending school online.
Markus Evans was also ordered to be held in custody, but he did not dispute the decision.
Evans was indicted on charges of racketeering, four counts of distributing a controlled substance, two counts of unlawful transport of a firearm and importing/manufacture of a firearm.
Judith Gracey, Evans' attorney, said her client was already awaiting sentencing for a probation violation and is facing another drug charge in state court, and he was unable to meet the bond obligations.
Gary Ridley can be reached at 810-280-9516.
George Knox May 08, 2012 at 7:30PM
The people in this area of Michigan can be proud of having talented Gang Specialist investigators, some very skilled gang experts, who obviously did a very good and effective job.
Congratulations to the gang crime investigators who were involved in this investigation. They deserve awards all. |
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| And who is going to take down the TERRACE BOYS? |
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Federal 'Howard Boys' case charges two Flint men with racketeering in state manslaughter case they faced in 2009
Published: Monday, May 14, 2012, 6:00 PM Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 6:09 PM
By Gary Ridley | gridley@mlive.com
FLINT, MI -- A man arraigned Thursday after federal prosecutors indicted suspected members of the “Howard Boys” gang will stay behind bars while awaiting his trial on charges that he conspired to use violence to further the gang’s hold on Flint’s drug and gun trade.
File PhotoMarion Hardy
Jonathan E. Walker, 25, of Flint, is charged with racketeering and committing murder in support of racketeering. He pleaded not guilty.
Authorities allege Walker, and his brother, Jatimothy Walker, gunned down Marion Hardy, 19, on Aug. 1, 2006.
Jatimothy Walker is also included in the federal indictment, but he has yet to be arraigned on federal charges.
The indictment accused the two men of killing Hardy to help increase their status in the gang.
If convicted, the Walkers could face time in federal prison, but it wouldn’t be the first time either of the men would spent behind bars for Hardy’s death.
Both men were charged with open murder in 2007 after being accused of killing Hardy.
During a preliminary examination on the charges, Michael Brown, who claimed to be with Hardy at the time of his death, testified that he witnessed the Walkers fatally shoot Hardy.
Brown, who was incarcerated at the time of his testimony and admitted to being a crack cocaine dealer, said he, Hardy and another man were walking through the Howard Estates complex around midnight when he stopped to sell some “dirt” to someone.
As Hardy and the other man walked on, Brown said he saw the two Walkers come out from behind a building and confront Hardy.
Brown said Hardy stripped off his shirt and “squared up” to fight, but Jatimothy Walker responded by shooting Hardy. Then, Brown said, both Walkers proceeded to shoot Hardy.
“Jonathan finished him off,” Brown testified.
A medical examiner testified that Hardy had been shot six times, including once through the heart.
Both men pleaded no contest to manslaughter in 2009 on state charges for killing Hardy. The plea deal called for the two to serve one year in the county jail.
Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John Potbury said a number of issues came to light during the initial state prosecution of Hardy's death that led to the plea deal.
"There were serious burden of proof issues that developed in our case," Potbury said.
Issues included the Walkers having credible alibis, and reliability problems with witnesses.
Ronald J. Bretz, a professor at Cooley Law School, said it isn’t uncommon in these types of cases for prosecutors to charge defendants federally for crimes that they were already convicted of in state courts.
Bretz said the constitutional protection against double-jeopardy, or trying someone twice for the same offense, would not apply in this case because the "dual sovereignty doctrine" allows federal courts to charge for the same crime a person was convicted of in a state court as long as they are charged with violating a federal law.
This doctrine is often used in federal racketeering cases, particularly when prosecutors aim to prove a pattern of racketeering activity, Bretz said.
BillyLove May 14, 2012 at 8:33PM
Genesee County prosecutors have denied any gang problems in Flint since 2006 and before.
Imjustsayin May 14, 2012 at 9:44PM
Both men pleaded no contest to manslaughter in 2009 on state charges for killing Hardy. The plea deal called for the two to serve one year in the county jail.
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One year for manslaughter? Yes folks, Deal'Em Dave gave two thugs 1 year for manslaughter, which really should have been murder. Leyton is SOFT on crime. |
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Two alleged members of 'Howard Boys gang arraigned in federal court
Published: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:30 PM
By Gary Ridley | gridley@mlive.com
FLINT, MI -- Two more alleged members of the "Howard Boys" gang, which authorities say used violence to control the gun and drug trade on the city's south side, were arraigned in federal court today.
Michigan Department of Corrections
Carvell Gordon, 27, and Jatimothy Walker, 31, both had to be brought in from state correctional facilities for their arraignment today. Both men pleaded not guilty.
Both men are facing racketeering charges and Walker is also charged with killing Marion Hardy in support of the racketeering operation.
Walker, along with his brother, Jonathan Walker, both served one-year in the county jail for killing Hardy after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John Potbury said previously that a number of issues came to light during the initial state prosecution of Hardy's death that led to the plea deal
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Walker is currently 7-20 years in Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia.
Gordon is currently serving 10-25 years in St. Louis Correctional Facility for killing Scott Edmonds.
According to court records, Gordon shot and killed Edmonds in September 2006 during a drug deal gone wrong.
Charges have been filed against 22 men in federal and state court for their alleged involvement in the gang that is accused of operating out of the Howard Estates public housing complex. |
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SID Number: 2011343H
Name: JATIMOTHY EDWARD WALKER
Racial Identification: Black
Gender: Male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Date of Birth: 02/17/1981 (31)
JATIMOTHY EDWARD WALKER Image Date: 6/24/2011
MDOC STATUS
Current Status: Prisoner - Released to court on writ (05/22/2012) Earliest Release Date: 07/24/2014
Assigned Location: Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility Maximum Discharge Date: 07/24/2027
Security Level: II
ALIASES MARKS, SCARS & TATTOOS
J.T.
Body Piercing- Left Ear
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Body Piercing- Right Ear
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Tattoo- Left Neck
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Tattoo- Right Arm - Tonya
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Tattoo- Right Forearm - Flint
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Tattoo- Right Neck
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ACTIVE
Sentence 1
Offense: Controlled Substance-Del/Manuf-Narc/Coc 50-449 Grams Minimum Sentence: 7 years 0 months 0 days
MCL#: 333.74012A3 Maximum Sentence: 20 years 0 months
Court File#: 07020926-FH-U Date of Offense: 05/08/2007
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 10/01/2007
Conviction Type: Plea
Sentence 2
Offense: Controlled Substance-Possess Narcotic/Cocaine < 25 Grams Minimum Sentence: 1 year 0 months 0 days
MCL#: 333.74032A5 / 769.11 Maximum Sentence: 8 years 0 months
Court File#: 07020030-FH-U Date of Offense: 06/30/2006
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 10/01/2007
Conviction Type: Plea
INACTIVE
None
PROBATION SENTENCES
ACTIVE
Sentence 1
Offense: Homicide - Manslaughter - Statutory Short Form Minimum Sentence:
MCL#: 750.321A Maximum Sentence: 5 years 0 months
Court File#: 0721905FC Date of Offense: 08/01/2006
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 04/09/2009
Conviction Type: Nolo Contendere
INACTIVE
Sentence 1
Offense: Police Officer - Assault/Resist/Obstruct Minimum Sentence:
MCL#: 750.81D1 Maximum Sentence: 3 years 0 months
Court File#: 0413462-FH Date of Offense: 01/11/2004
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 03/18/2004
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 04/17/2006
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
Sentence 2
Offense: Controlled Substance-Delivery/Manufacture Marijuana Minimum Sentence:
MCL#: 333.74012D3 Maximum Sentence: 3 years 0 months
Court File#: 99-04344-FH Date of Offense:
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 06/21/1999
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 04/29/2002
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
Sentence 3
Offense: Controlled Substance-Delivery/Manufacture Marijuana Minimum Sentence:
MCL#: 333.74012D3 Maximum Sentence: 4 years 0 months
Court File#: 99-04344-FH Date of Offense:
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 06/21/1999
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 06/20/2003
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
Sentence 4
Offense: Controlled Substance-Possess Narcotic/Cocaine < 25 Grams Minimum Sentence:
MCL#: 333.74032A5 Maximum Sentence: 3 years 0 months
Court File#: 0413462-FH Date of Offense: 01/11/2004
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 03/18/2004
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 04/17/2006
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
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SID Number: 2437760A
Name: CARVELL JAMAR GORDON
Racial Identification: Black
Gender: Male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 245 lbs.
Date of Birth: 02/16/1985 (27)
CARVELL JAMAR GORDON Image Date: 12/9/2011
MDOC STATUS
Current Status: Prisoner - Released to court on writ (05/22/2012) Earliest Release Date: 11/09/2021
Assigned Location: St. Louis Correctional Facility Maximum Discharge Date: 11/09/2036
Security Level: IV
ALIASES MARKS, SCARS & TATTOOS
CARVELL JAMAR GORDAN
Tattoo- Back Right Forearm - CDM & Cross
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Tattoo- Left Neck - Nelle
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Tattoo- Right Forearm - Carvell
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ACTIVE
Sentence 1
Offense: Homicide - Murder, Second Degree Minimum Sentence: 10 years 0 months 0 days
MCL#: 750.317 Maximum Sentence: 25 years 0 months
Court File#: 10026223-FC-N Date of Offense: 09/03/2006
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 12/06/2011
Conviction Type: Plea
Sentence 2
Offense: Weapons - Felony Firearms Minimum Sentence: 2 years 0 months 0 days
MCL#: 750.227BA Maximum Sentence: 2 years 0 months
Court File#: 10026223-FC-N Date of Offense: 09/03/2006
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 12/06/2011
Conviction Type: Plea
INACTIVE
Sentence 1
Offense: Weapons - Firearms - Possession by Felon Minimum Sentence: 1 year 8 months 0 days
MCL#: 750.224F Maximum Sentence: 5 years 0 months
Court File#: 06018175-FH-H Date of Offense: 09/03/2005
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 01/11/2007
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 11/16/2011
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
Sentence 2
Offense: Controlled Substance-Possess Narcotic/Cocaine < 25 Grams Minimum Sentence: 1 year 4 months 0 days
MCL#: 333.74032A5 Maximum Sentence: 4 years 0 months
Court File#: 06018175-FH-H Date of Offense: 09/03/2005
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 01/11/2007
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 11/16/2011
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
Sentence 3
Offense: Controlled Substance-Possess Narcotic/Cocaine < 25 Grams Minimum Sentence: 0 years 11 months 0 days
MCL#: 333.74032A5 Maximum Sentence: 4 years 0 months
Court File#: 07019719-FH-A Date of Offense: 03/04/2006
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 03/06/2007
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 11/16/2011
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
PROBATION SENTENCES
ACTIVE
None
INACTIVE
Sentence 1
Offense: Weapons - Carrying Concealed - Attempt Minimum Sentence:
MCL#: 750.227 Maximum Sentence: 2 years 0 months
Court File#: 0414442-FH Date of Offense: 07/14/2004
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 08/30/2004
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 09/20/2006
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge
Sentence 2
Offense: Controlled Substance-Possess Narcotic/Cocaine < 25 Grams Minimum Sentence:
MCL#: 333.74032A5 Maximum Sentence: 2 years 0 months
Court File#: 0618175-FH Date of Offense: 09/03/2005
County: Genesee Date of Sentence: 11/16/2006
Conviction Type: Plea Discharge Date: 01/11/2007
Discharge Reason: Probation Violator New Sentence
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| With the demise of the South Side task force, the Terrace Boyz and those in the regency will run the police ragged. |
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