DAYTON, Ohio – U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II announced today with federal law enforcement partners the results of an eight-week operation to fight gun violence and drug trafficking in Dayton. Forty-seven defendants face federal charges, and 43 individuals are in federal custody following arrests last week. During the operation, which began on April 27, agents seized 176 firearms, as well as machinegun conversion devices and kilogram quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
“The goal of this operation was simple: to get guns and drugs off the street and out of the hands of the most violent and habitual offenders,” said U.S. Attorney Gerace. “Law enforcement at all levels took that mission seriously and I thank them for making our streets safer. I also thank the prosecutors in my office for the dedication and skill that it took to support this large operation. We will continue to use every resource at our disposal to maintain law and order and keep our communities safe.”
Special Agent in Charge Jorge A. Rosendo stated “I’m proud of the women and men of the ATF’s Columbus Field Division and all they accomplished in such a short period of time. Their dedication to duty and unwavering commitment to the citizens of Dayton, Ohio were truly remarkable throughout this operation. It is our sincere desire that our collective efforts will have a lasting and positive impact on their community for years to come.”
“Operation Fly City is a testament to the strength of the Homeland Security Task Force and HSI’s unwavering commitment to making our communities safer,” said HSI Detroit acting Special Agent in Charge Jared Murphey. “By working together with our federal, state, and local partners, we were able to disrupt dangerous criminal activity and remove illegal firearms and narcotics from the streets of Dayton. HSI remains dedicated to protecting the public and ensuring that those who threaten our neighborhoods are held accountable.”
“This operation is another example of what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies work together toward a common goal,” said Dayton Police Chief Eric Henderson. “By targeting individuals responsible for violent crime, illegal firearms, and drug trafficking, we are making our neighborhoods safer and sending a clear message that those who threaten our community will be held accountable. I want to thank our officers and our law enforcement partners for their dedication and commitment throughout this operation. The Dayton Police Department remains committed to reducing gun violence and improving the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and visits our city.”
“The arrests and seizures announced today are the result of extensive investigative efforts focused on identifying those responsible for drug trafficking, illegal firearms offenses, and other criminal activity,” said Sheriff Rob Streck. “This operation highlights the impact of strong partnerships and a shared commitment to addressing the criminal activity that affects our communities.”
The charges were brought via 20 federal indictments and three federal criminal complaints in Dayton over the past few weeks. Indictments and criminal complaints merely contain allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Deputy Criminal Chief Brent G. Tabacchi, Assistant Deputy Criminal Chief Amy M. Smith, Assistant United States Attorneys Kelly K. Rossi, Elizabeth L. McCormick, Rob Painter, Brendan Sullivan, Erica D. Lunderman, Christina E. Mahy and Ryan A. Saunders and Special Assistant United States attorney Allison Oswall are representing the United States in these cases.
A complete list of those charged includes:
Operation Fly City Defendants
Name Age City of Residence Charges Terrence Berry 38 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Mark Jones 42 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Marshall Disney 36 Huber Heights Distribution of cocaine David Cohorn 42 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Use and carrying of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime
Dealing in firearms without a license
Brandon Dunn 42 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Robert Everhart 42 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Raymond Garvin 43 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Brian Gee 38 Dayton Distribution of cocaine Geoffrey Hobson 52 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
Distribution of methamphetamine
Daviontay Travis Hunter 22 Dayton Felon in possession Marlin Robinson 33 Cincinnati Felon in possession Kevin Julious 47 Dayton Distribution of cocaine
Felon in possession
Brenda Mann 55 Moraine Distribution of methamphetamine Patrell Miller 28 Dayton Distribution of fentanyl Angel Santos-Rodas 27 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Transfer of a firearm for use in a drug trafficking crime
Alien in possession of a firearm
Distribution of methamphetamine
Distribution of cocaine
Brandon Heisle 34 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Transfer of a firearm for use in a drug trafficking crime
Felon in possession of a firearm
Jeremy Wright 30 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Transfer of a firearm for use in a drug trafficking crime
Felon in possession of a firearm
Nathan Smith 37 Huber Heights Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Marcus Lockett 37 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Austin Womble 31 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute 500+ grams meth and 40+ grams fentanyl
Distribution of various amounts of meth and fentanyl
Use and carrying of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime
Felon in possession of a firearm
Trafficking in firearms
Pete Craft 45 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute 500+ grams methamphetamine and 40+ grams fentanyl
Distribution of various amounts of meth and fentanyl
Felon in possession of a firearm
Trafficking in firearms
Ra’Che Amos 26 Dayton Distribution of fentanyl
Use and carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime
Conspiracy to traffic in firearms
Conspiracy to transfer a firearm for use in a drug crime
Felon in possession of a firearm
Possession of a machinegun
Dereon Caudill 24 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic in firearms
Conspiracy to transfer a firearm for use in a drug crime
*Isaiah Chancellor 25 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
Distribution of 40+ grams fentanyl
Dalontay Martin 24 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
Distribution of fentanyl
Conspiracy to traffic in firearms
Conspiracy to transfer a firearm for use in a drug crime
Julian Heisle 36 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute cocaine Distribution of cocaine
Conspiracy to traffic in firearms
Conspiracy to transfer a firearm for use in a drug crime
Karon Clark 19 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Conspiracy to transfer of a firearm for use in a drug crime
Dealing in firearms without a license
Ja’leon Hayes 19 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Transfer of a firearm for use in a drug crime
Dealing in firearms without a license
Victor Coronado-Hernandez 30 Dayton Distribution of cocaine Dakota Jones 32 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Dealing in firearms without a license
Jaden Fuller 20 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Dealing in firearms without a license
Donovan Printers 23 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms Dealing in firearms without a license Deshon Fisher 33 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Dealing in firearms without a license
Phillip Benson 19 Dayton Conspiracy to traffic firearms Dealing in firearms without a license Kendall Jones 30 Dayton Distribution of cocaine Diontre Montgomery 22 Dayton Conspiracy to distribute 40+ grams of fentanyl
Distribution of fentanyl
Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Conspiracy to transfer firearms for use in a drug crime
Possession of a machine gun
Darnell Clark 27 Dayton Distribution of fentanyl
Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Conspiracy to transfer firearms for use in a drug crime
Robert Williams 27 Dayton Distribution of fentanyl
Conspiracy to traffic firearms
Conspiracy to transfer firearms for use in a drug crime
*Eucelf Taste Jr. 22 Dayton Distribution of 40+ grams of fentanyl
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5kg + cocaine
Possession of a machinegun
*Anthony Scott 23 Dayton Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5kg + cocaine
Possession of a machinegun
Tony Yates 27 Dayton Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5kg + cocaine Dylan O’Quin 34 Miamisburg Dealing in firearms without a license
Attempt to traffic firearms
Quasawn Taborn 24 Dayton Distribution of cocaine D’Shawn Russell 25 Huber Heights Distribution of cocaine Laryan Brooks 37 Dayton Distribution of cocaine *Eucelf Taste Sr. 46 Trotwood Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams + fentanyl
Distribution of fentanyl
Willie D. Spann 42 Dayton Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine
*Defendants who are fugitives
If you have information on the whereabouts of any of the defendants at large, contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS or email ATFtips@atf.gov . ATF is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrests of Eucelf Sr. and Jr.
These cases are part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership dedicated to eliminating criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad. Through historic interagency collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of United States law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and prosecuting the full spectrum of crimes committed by these organizations, which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places special emphasis on investigating and prosecuting those engaged in child trafficking or other crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Cincinnati comprises agents and officers from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Southern District of Ohio — U.S. Department of Justice press release.