Canton Man Indicted on RICO Charges

CANTON, MI — A Canton man was one of 13 members of a eastside Detroit street gang indicted Wednesday on charges of racketeering, according to Acting United States Attorney Daniel Lemisch. Jerray Key, 28, with RICO conspiracy and selling firearms without a license.

Known as “Chino” and “Dre,” Key belongs to the “Smokecamp/Original Paid Bosses” street gang, Lemisch said in a statement. The gang operates in the area around Albion Street and Seven Mile Road, authorities said.

The gang is alleged to commit robberies and extortion, but primarily makes money selling narcotics, including cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana, ecstacy, and other prescription pills, Lemisch said.

According to the indictment, the gang regularly sold these controlled substances on the “ABlock,” outside of vacant houses known as “trap houses,” and businesses in the area of Seven Mile and Albion, he said.

Additionally, between approximately 2014 – 2015, Smokecamp/OPB members regularly sold controlled substances from an apartment complex on East Seven Mile, which they branded the “Plaga,” sharing workers and firearms to distribute and protect their narcotics, Lemisch said. The gang’s activity was not confined only to Detroit with some of their members traveling to Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio to sell their narcotics, he said.

“ATF remains relentless in the effort to disrupt violent gangs operating in Detroit neighborhoods so law-abiding citizens can live in peace,” said ATF Detroit Acting Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson. “This investigation is another example of how by working together, the Detroit One Initiative is making a difference.”
Detroit One is comprised of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Detroit Police Chief James Craig said the safety of residents is top priority for the department.

"With the collaborative efforts of Detroit One partnership, we will continue our efforts to target and dismantle gangs, as well as, other violent offenders that pose a threat to the safety and wellbeing of our city," he said.

Charged Wednesday are:

• Korey Sanders, a/k/a “No Loan Corleon,” “Stax,” 26, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy and willful engagement in firearms business without a license;

• Jerray Key, a/k/a “Chino,” “Dre,” 28, of Canton, with RICO conspiracy and willful engagement in firearms business without a license;

• Deshawn Langston, a/k/a “Pook,” “Slips,” 26, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;

• Richard Langston, a/k/a “Dub,” “Rich,” “Blow,” 27, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;

• Hakeem Bunnell, a/k/a “LB Dub,” 24, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and possession of a firearm during, and in relation to, a crime of violence;

• Keenan Nielbock, a/k/a “Dolla,” “Keno” 30, of Taylor, with RICO conspiracy and willful engagement in firearms business without a license;

• Caraun Key, a/k/a “Luch,” “Ron,” “Slick,” 26, of Detroit with RICO conspiracy;

• Darryl Key, a/k/a “DB,” “Big Baby,” 27, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;

• Tyree Williams, a/k/a “Snoop,” 24, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and possession of a firearm during, and in relation to, a crime of violence;

• Romale Gibson Jr., a/k/a “Santana,” 24, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;

• Cary Dailey, a/k/a “Cease,” 28, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;

• Antonio Langston, a/k/a “Tone,” 29, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy; and

• Carlos Davis, a/k/a “Los,” “Loso,” 24, of Detroit with RICO conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, possession of a firearm during, and in relation to, a crime of violence, and willful engagement in firearms business without a license.

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