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Department of Justice
United States Attorney
District of Maryland

Rod J. Rosenstein
United States Attorney

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September 27, 2016

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FEDERAL RACKETEERING INDICTMENT OF 24 ALLEGED MEMBERS OF BALTIMORE

MURDALAND MAFIA PIRU BLOODS GANG
Violent Drug Gang Allegedly Operated in Baltimore City and Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging 24 defendants with a
racketeering conspiracy involving their participation in the gang activities of Murdaland Mafia Piru (MMP),
which allegedly operated in Northwest Baltimore and Baltimore County. MMP members allegedly engaged in
criminal activities in furtherance of the gang, including narcotics trafficking, murder, attempted murder, assault,
extortion, obstruction of justice, witness intimidation and retaliation, and money laundering.
The superseding indictment was returned on September 22, 2016 and unsealed today upon the arrest of the
defendants. Led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), over 150 law enforcement
officers participated in todays operation, arresting seven defendants from this indictment. Agents executed 12
search warrants and seized five firearms, a taser and a small quantity of heroin and marijuana. A total of 17
defendants are in custody. ATF is still searching for seven of the defendants. Anyone having information can
call the ATF 24/7 hotline at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) or send an email to ATFTips@atf.gov. You can
also send a text anonymously via the ReportIt mobile app (www.reportit.com) using the ATF Baltimore Field
Division as the location.
The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein;
Special Agent in Charge Daniel L. Board, Jr. of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Baltimore Field Division; Commissioner Kevin Davis of the Baltimore Police Department; Chief James W.
Johnson of the Baltimore County Police Department; Baltimore City States Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby; and
Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger.
Most shootings in Baltimore are committed by drug dealers, and conspiracy cases get their attention,
said U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein. We can reduce violence by prosecuting members of gangs that foment
violence.
According to the indictment, MMP, also known as the Mob or Mobsters, is a violent subset of the
Bloods gang that operates on the streets and in correctional facilities in Maryland and elsewhere. For many
years, MMP has controlled the drug trade in large swaths of Northwest Baltimore City and neighboring
Baltimore County, including Forest Park, Windsor Mill, Gwynn Oak, Howard Park, Woodlawn, and Walbrook
Junction.
MMP is descended from the Tree Top Piru (TTP) subset of the Bloods gang. MMP gang paperwork,
states that the 2008 federal indictment of the TTP Bloods gang destroyed TTP. Several former TTP

members took advantage of the power vacuum created by the federal indictment and formed MMP in TTPs
stead. Although MMP adopted some of the same practices as TTP, it developed its own unique ideologyin
particular, an association with the terminology and symbols of the Italian Mafia, and a preoccupation with
money and murder.
According to the indictment, MMP is organized hierarchically, with Dante Bailey, known as the Don,
at the top and various subordinates underneath. There are also MMP units corresponding to different geographic
regions or prisons, each consisting of a Boss, an Underboss, and various Capos, Lts, and soldiers.
MMP members are required to follow certain rules of conduct. Members who violate these rules are subject to
disciplinary measures or sanctions, ranging from fines or work assignments for minor violations, to physical
beatings or stabbings for more serious violations, to murder for the most serious violations. MMP members
enhance their status within the gang by carrying out acts of violence against rivals; for instance, members can
earn a lightning bolt tattoo for killing for the Mob. Prospective members of MMP were required to
successfully complete an initiation process and recite an oath of loyalty called the Omerta Code. MMP
members were required to pay dues to the gang consisting of a portion of the proceeds of their criminal
activities, and they were subject to reprisal for failing to do so. MMP members and associates use gang-related
terminology, symbols, and tattoos. They frequently identify with the letter M, which is the first letter of
Murdaland, Mafia, and Mob; with the color red, which is the color of the Bloods gang; and with the
number 5200, which is a reference to the 5200 block of Windsor Mill Road. MMP members could earn
gang tattoos, including an M for taking the MMP oath, a lightning bolt for committing murder in furtherance
of the gang, and a pink rose for the wife of an MMP member.
The indictment alleges that members and associates of MMP operated street-level drug distribution
shops in various locations in Baltimore City and distributed heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, among other
controlled substances. Non-members who wished to sell drugs in MMPs territories were forced to pay a tax
or were targeted for violence by MMP members. MMPs primary drug shops were located in the 5200 block
of Windsor Mill Road (which MMP considered to be its headquarters), and at the intersection of Gwynn Oak
Avenue and Liberty Heights Avenue. The drug shop in the 5200 block of Windsor Mill Road was particularly
lucrative due to its close proximity to Interstate 70, which made it easily accessible to drug customers driving
from western Maryland and neighboring states. It was not unusual for MMP members and associates to sell
over a kilogram of drugs per week at this location, which could translate to over $100,000 in drug revenue per
week.
According to the indictment, MMP members and associates purchased, maintained, and circulated
weapons and firearms for use in criminal activity by MMP members. They frequently obtained firearms from
drug customers in exchange for drugs. MMP members and associates used violence, threats of violence, and
intimidation to prevent victims and witnesses from cooperating with law enforcement against members of MMP
about criminal acts committed by MMP.
The indictment alleges that MMP members and associates concealed the illegal source of funds by
purchasing automobiles and other valuable property through nominees. MMP members and associates also
gambled drug proceeds at casinos in and around Maryland, or simply funneled drug proceeds through casinos to
launder the money by making it appear as though they had won the money gambling.
Further, the indictment alleges that MMP members and associates attempted to assume control over
legitimate businesses that operated in MMPs drug territories, including a gas station in the 5200 block of
Windsor Mill Road. MMP members and associates frequently stashed drugs and firearms on the premises of
the gas station and made drug sales at the gas pumps or within the store itself. MMP allegedly used social media
websites to assert its claim to particular drug territories, intimidate rival gangs and drug traffickers, enhance
MMPs status, and enhance individual members status within the gang. MMP members and associates posted
photographs and rap videos to these social media websites in which they flaunted firearms and threatened to kill
those who stood in the way of the gang.

The indictment charges the following defendants in the racketeering conspiracy:

Dante Bailey, a/k/a Gutta, Almighty, and Wolf, age 37, of Windsor Mill, Maryland;
Dontray Johnson, a/k/a Gambino, Bino, and Tray, age 31, of Windsor Mill;
Adrian Jamal Spence, a/k/a Spittle, SP, and AJ, age 29, of Baltimore;
William Banks, a/k/a Trouble, age 27, of Baltimore;
Randy Banks, a/k/a Dirt, age 38, of Baltimore;
Ayinde Deleon, a/k/a Murda, and Yin, age 31, of Baltimore;
Dominick Wedlock, a/k/a Rage, and Nick, age 29, of Baltimore;
Jamal Lockley, a/k/a T-Roy, and Droid, age 37, of Baltimore;
Dwight Jenkins, a/k/a Huggie, and Unc, age 48, of Baltimore;
Jacob Bowling, a/k/a Jakey, Ghost, and Fred, age 30, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland;
Corloyd Anderson, a/k/a Bo, age 33, of Owings Mills, Maryland;
Melvin Lashley, a/k/a Menace, age 26, of Baltimore;
Devon Dent, a/k/a Tech, age 26, of Gwynn Oak;
William Jones, a/k/a Bill, and Smalls, age 27, of Baltimore;
Jarmal Harrid, a/k/a J-Rock, and PJ, age 27, of Gwynn Oak;
Jamal Smith, a/k/a Mal, and Lil Mal, age 25, of Gwynn Oak;
Tiffany Bailey, a/k/a Tiff, age 31, of Windsor Mill;
Takuma Tate, a/k/a Oop, and Ook, age 37, of Baltimore;
Maurice Pollock, a/k/a Reese, age 22, of Baltimore;
Shakeen Davis, a/k/a Creams, age 22, of Baltimore;
Charles Blackwell, a/k/a Ci-Bo, and Lil Charlie, age 21, of Woodlawn, Maryland;
Kenneth Torry, a/k/a Kenny, age 39, of Owings Mills;
Delante Lee, a/k/a Tay Tay, age 21, of Baltimore; and
Jay Greer, a/k/a Champagne, Montana Gold, and Slick, age 24, of Baltimore.
All but Spence are also charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics.
All 24 defendants face a maximum sentence of life in prison for the racketeering conspiracy. All but
Spence also face a mandatory minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison for the drug conspiracy.
D. Bailey, Johnson, Spence, W. Banks, Jenkins, and Torry also face gun charges. D. Bailey, Johnson, T. Bailey,
Lockley, Pollock, Lee, Jenkins, and Bowling also face related drug distribution charges. The defendants arrested
today are expected to have initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. The defendants already in
custody will be scheduled for an initial appearance at a later date.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent
unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceedings.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the ATF, Baltimore City and Baltimore County Police
Departments, and the Baltimore City and Baltimore County States Attorneys Offices for their work in the
investigation and prosecution. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant United States Attorneys Christina Hoffman,
Jason D. Medinger, and Daniel C. Gardner, who are prosecuting the case.

MURDERLAND MAFIA
DEFENDANT
Dante BAILEY

Dontray JOHNSON

Adrian Jamal SPENCE

NICKNAME

COUNTS

Gutta

1
2
15
18

Gambino

1
2
4
5
8

Spittle

RICO Conspiracy
Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin
RICO Conspiracy
Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin
Felon in Possession of Ammunition
Discharging Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Crime

1 RICO Conspiracy
6 Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
1
2
3
28

RICO Conspiracy
Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
Discharging Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Crime
Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

William BANKS

Trouble

*Randy BANKS

Dirt

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Ayinde DELEON

Murda

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Dominick WEDLOCK

Rage

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Jamal LOCKLEY

T-Roy

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
9 Distribution of Cocaine Base

Huggie

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
16 Distribution of Heroin
17, 19, 21 Distribution of Heroin and Cocaine Base
22 Distribution of Cocaine Base (28+ grams)
23 Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
24 Distribution of Heroin and Cocaine Base (28+ grams)

Jakey

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
20, 25 Distribution of Cocaine Base
26, 27 Distribution of Cocaine Base (28+ grams)

Bo

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Menace

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Tech

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

William JONES

Smalls

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Jarmal HARRID

J-Rock

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

*Jamal SMITH

Mal

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

*Tiffany BAILEY

Tiff

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
18 Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin

*Takuma TATE

Oop

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Dwight JENKINS

Jacob BOWLING

Corloyd ANDERSON
Melvin LASHLEY
Devon DENT

Reese

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
10, 11, 12 Distribution of Heroin

Creams

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Charles BLACKWELL

Ci-Bo

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

*Kenneth TORRY

Kenny

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
7 Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

Tay Tay

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)
13, 14 Distribution of Cocaine Base

Slick

1 RICO Conspiracy
2 Conspiracy to Distribute (1kg+ heroin; 280g+ cocaine base)

Maurice POLLOCK
*Shakeen DAVIS

*Delante LEE
Jay GREER

*Indicates defendants not arrested.