Federal judges OK release of Latin Kings, others due to COVID-19

This list comes courtesy of the US Attorney’s Office in Boston.

COVID-19 Related Prisoner Releases

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, numerous defendants who were originally detained pending trial – and several defendants who were convicted and are now serving sentences – have petitioned the courts for release from prison.  Below is a list of defendants who have been released, along with their town of residence. For more information, please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office at 888-221-6023.

DefendantPending Charges/
Convicted Charges
Pretrial or Sentenced Status of Motion to ReleaseLast Known Residence
Tevin Abercrombie Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, cocaine, and heroin; felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitionSupervised release revocationDenied 
Elvis AbinaderPossession of firearm and ammunitionPretrialDenied Boston, Mass. 
German Pascual Abreu SuarezFalse representation of a Social Security number; aggravated identity theftSentencedDefendant sentenced to time servedLawrence, Mass. 
Johan Abreu Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylSentencedPendingLawrence, Mass. 
Hector Adorno Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine baseSentencedAllowedSpringfield, Mass. 
Miguel Alcazar Distribution and possession with intent to distribute heroinSupervised release revocationDenied Holyoke, Mass. 
Fred Alcius Aggravated identity theft; conspiracy to commit wire fraudPretrial Denied Lauderhill, Fla.
Cristian Alvarez Hernandez, a/k/a “Duende”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity; alien in possession of ammunitionPretrialDenied Chelsea, Mass. 
Marino Amador BaezPossession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Lawrence, Mass. 
Lou Amaral Conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud; conspiracy to commit wire fraud; money laundering; tax evasionSentencedPendingMalden, Mass. 
Jairo Andujar Ruiz False representation of a Social Security numberSentencedDefendant sentenced to time servedLawrence, Mass. 
Carlos Antunes Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone, and marijuana; possession with intent to distribute fentanylPretrialPendingBrockton, Mass. 
Sebastian Arbelaz-Perez Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine; distribution of cocainePretrialDenied Revere, Mass. 
Manuel Enrique Arias Aguasvivas False representation of social security number; aggravated identity theftPretrialPendingMethuen, Mass. 
Jason Arthur Racketeering; racketeering conspiracy; conspiracy to distribute cocaine base; possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine base; possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute; murder in aid of racketeeringSentencedDenied Unknown
Anthony Baez Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 100 grams or more of heroin, and 28 grams or more of cocaine base; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and heroin; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 100 grams or more of heroin, and cocainePretrialDenied Fitchburg, Mass. 
Willi Alexis Perez BaezConspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Boston, Mass. 
Leisy Baez-Zapata Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Lawrence, Mass. 
Seyon Balogun Money laundering conspiracy PretrialDenied Providence, RI
Anthony Basilici Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; conspiracy to commit kidnapping; conspiracy to obstruct justice by retaliating against a witness, victim, or informant; obstructing justice by tampering with a witness, victim, or informant by physical force or threatPretrialPending  Pawtucket, RI
Leonard Baskin Possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute dispense; felon in possession of a firearmSupervised release revocationDenied Unknown
Jonathan Bermudez Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialPendingLowell, Mass. 
Shastaalena Blair Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 100 grams or more of heroin, and 28 grams or more of cocaine basePretrialAllowed on 4/2/20Gov’t agreed to releaseFitchburg, Mass. 
Edward Boyer Conspiring to distribute marijuana and money launderingSentencedDeniedFall River, Mass.
Eric Brando Conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute heroinConvicted and awaiting sentencingDenied Osterville, Mass. 
William BrantleyConspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroinConvicted and awaiting sentencingAllowedSpringfield, Mass. 
Dontane Bryant Possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine baseSupervised release revocationAllowed on 4/14/20Boston, Mass. 
Angel Calderon, a/k/a “King Bam”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialPending hearing on 4/30/20Unknown
Giovanni Calvanese Interference with commerce by threats or violence and conspiracy; using extortionate means to collect extensions of credit and conspiracySentencedPending  Longmeadow, Mass. 
Gloria Camara Theft of public funds; making a false statementPretrialAllowed on 3/27/20Gov’t agreed to releaseFall River, Mass.
Rashiek Cannon Possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine basePretrialPendingBrockton, Mass. 
Jerone Capelton Possession with intent to distribute cocaine baseSupervised release revocationAllowed on 4/10/20Unknown
Rafael Cardona Sr.Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine; conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroinPretrialAllowed on 4/23/20Springfield, Mass. 
Josue Carrasquillo, a/k/a “King Playboy”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialAllowed on 4/17/20Gov’t agreed to releaseSpringfield, Mass. 
Bernardito Carvajal Distribution of fentanyl and cocaine resulting in death; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanylPretrialDenied Haverhill, Mass. 
James Case Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylConvicted and awaiting sentencingDenied Waltham, Mass. 
Nick Castillo Vazquez Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Houston, Texas
Cesar Lara Castillo Possession with intent to distribute 40 grams of more of fentanyl; false representation of Social Security number; aggravated identity theftPretrialPending hearing on 5/1/20Lawrence, Mass. 
David Cecchetelli Felon in possession of ammunitionPretrialAllowed on 4/22/20Springfield, Mass. 
Edward Chapman Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone, and marijuanaConvicted and awaiting sentencing Denied Pittsfield, Mass. 
Hector Antonio Cruz Ciprian False representation of a Social Security number; aggravated identity theftPretrialPendingLowell, Mass. 
Raymond Clary Felon in possession of firearmsPretrialPending hearing Unknown
Norma Claudio Conspiracy to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base; distribution of 28 grams or more of cocaine basePretrialPending hearing on 5/4/20 Lawrence, Mass. 
Anthony Coplin Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, cocaine, and heroinConvicted and awaiting sentencing Allowed on 4/6/20Gov’t agreed to releaseRoslindale, Mass. 
Angel Cordova Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine PretrialAllowed on 4/27/20 with review in 90 days.Worcester, Mass. 
Damien Cornieles Felon in possession of firearmsPretrialDenied New Bedford, Mass. 
Marcio Costa Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity; conspiracy to commit robbery; conspiracy to distribute cocaine and 28 grams or more of cocaine base; engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a licensePretrialPendingMalden, Mass. 
Brooke Cotell Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin; possession with intent to distribute heroinPretrialAllowed on 4/23/20Hyannis, Mass. 
Keith Cousin Conspiracy to commit robbery; conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms and more of cocainePretrialDenied Dorchester, Mass. 
Shawn CoxFelon in possession of firearm and ammunitionSupervised release revocation Brockton, Mass. 
Jose Cruz Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute cocaineConvicted and awaiting sentencingPending hearingUnknown
Desiree Daigle Sexual exploitation of childrenPretrialDenied Salisbury, Mass. 
Mitchell Daniells Possession of a firearm by a person under indictment for a felony offense; dealing in firearms without a licenseSentencedPendingFramingham, Mass. 
Vinicius Goncalves De Assis Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialPendingRevere, Mass. 
James De La Cruz Conspiracy to distribute and PWID 1 kilogram or more of heroin and 400 grams of fentanyl.PretrialAllowed on 4/20/20 for 60 days. Gov’t agreed to release on conditionsNew York City
Vanderlei Rodrigues Dearujo Alien in possession of firearm; dealing in firearms with a license; unlawful reentry of a deported alienPretrialDenied Malden, Mass. 
Djoy Defrancesco Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of fentanylPretrialPending  Brockton, Mass. 
James De La Cruz Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin and 400 grams or more of fentanyl
 
PretrialDenied New York City
Chindy Diaz Conspiracy to distribute cocaine SentencedAllowed on 4/23/20New Bedford, Mass. 
Fransisco Diaz Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base; possession of cocaine baseConvicted and awaiting sentencing Denied Chelsea, Mass. 
Jose Diaz Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Salem, Mass. 
Jose Diaz FontanezPossession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine; conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocainePretrialPendingNew Bedford, Mass. 
Luis Rafael Diaz False representation of Social Security number; aggravated identity theftPretrialDenied Brockton, Mass. 
Yesenia Diaz KidnappingSentencedAllowed on 4/22/20Brockton, Mass. 
John Doe, a/k/a “Heriberto Diaz-Guzman”Distribution of heroin; false representation of social security number; aggravated identity theftPretrial Allowed on 4/21/20Dorchester, Mass. 
John Doe, a/k/a Miguel MaldonadoMaking false statements in an application for a U.S. passport; aggravated identity theft; false statements in a health care matterPretrialAllowed on 4/6/20. Defendant released for a period of 60 days. Southbridge, Mass. 
Alexander Estevao Engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license; possession of unregistered firearms; possession with intent to distribute cocainePretrialPending hearing on 4/28/20Osterville, Mass. 
Juan Felix-Jimenez Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offensePretrialDeniedLawrence, Mass. 
Juan Figueroa, a/k/a “King Pun”Conspiracy to commit racketeeringPretrialAllowed on 4/1/20Dorchester, Mass. 
Kevin Fraga Conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 500 grams or more of cocaine and 100 grams or more of heroinSentencedPending Yarmouthport, Mass. 
Krymeii Fray Conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroinConvicted and awaiting sentencingAllowed on 4/14/20Hyannis, Mass. 
Christian Garcia Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crimePretrialAllowed on 4/3/20Gov’t agreed to releaseLynn, Mass.
Edwin Garcia Unlawful reentry of a deported alienPretrialPendingLawrence, Mass. 
Fior Garcia Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylSentencedAllowed on 4/24/20Unknown
Clifford Gomes Conspiracy to distribute fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitionConvicted and awaiting sentencingPending hearingAcushnet, Mass. 
Duane Gomez Conspiracy to distribute heroinSentencedDenied Falmouth, Mass. 
Hector Gomez Felon in possession of firearms and ammunition; receipt and possession of unregistered firearmConvicted and awaiting sentencingPendingChicopee, Mass. 
Kevin Gomez Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute heroin; felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitionConvicted and awaiting sentencing PendingHaverhill, Mass. 
Jermaine Gonsalves Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, and marijuanaPretrialDenied Brockton, Mass. 
Michael Gordon Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; laundering of monetary instruments and conspiracySentencedPendingRandolph, Mass. 
Jorge Grandon Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession of methamphetamine with intent to distributeSentencedPendingGov’t agrees to releaseBoston, Mass. 
Douglas Grasso Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Georgetown, Mass. 
Jessica Greenan Wire fraud; bank fraud; aggravated identity theftPretrialAllowed on 4/14/20Centerville, Mass. 
Brandon Greenberg, a/k/a “Brandon Valentine,” a/k/a “Adrian”Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine; distribution of 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetaminePretrialAllowed on 4/6/20 Phoenix, Ariz. 
Luis Mejia Guerrero Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocainePretrialAllowed on 4/22/20 for 48 hours. Boston, Mass. 
Andi Guerrero-Lara, a/k/a “Manny Sierra”Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Methuen, Mass. 
Manuel Alejandro Guzman Soto Passport fraudRevocation of supervised releaseAllowed on 4/23/20Boston, Mass. 
Edwin Guzman, a/k/a “Playa”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activitySentencedDenied East Boston, Mass. 
Jehu Hand Conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud; securities fraud; wire fraudSentencedDenied  
James HardyDistribution of fentanyl and cocaine baseSentencedPendingBoston, Mass. 
Jose Omar Hernandez-Aragones Felon in possession of firearms and ammunition; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute cocainePretrialPendingLawrence, Mass. 
Venlen Holbrook Distribution of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute fentanyl on or near a housing facility owned by a public housing authorityConvicted and awaiting sentencingPending Worcester, Mass. 
Agustin Huneeus Conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and honest services mail and wire fraudSentencedAllowed on 3/17/20San Francisco, Calif. 
Jose Ilarraza, a/k/a “Kae-Kae”Dealing in firearms without a license; conspiracy to deal in firearms without a licenseSentencedPendingNewburyport, Mass. 
Michelle Janavas Conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and honest services mail and wire fraud; conspiracy to commit money launderingSentencedPendingNewport Coast, Calif. 
Keith Johnson Hobbs Act conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery; conspiracy to use or carry a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence; felon in possession of a firearmPretrial Denied Worcester, Mass. 
Shelton Johnson, a/k/a “King Shells”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialDenied New Bedford, Mass. 
Tony Johnson Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin; possession with intent to distribute heroinPretrialPending hearing Hyannis, Mass. 
John Kapoor Racketeering conspiracy SentencedMotion to continue self-surrender date allowedPhoenix, Ariz. 
Grace Katana Conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robberyPretrialPending Worcester, Mass. 
Sylvester KingFelon in possession of firearmSentencedDenied 
Kimberly Kitts Investment adviser fraud; wire fraud; aggravated identity theftSentencedPendingOrleans 
Stephan Kuljko Wire fraud; obstruction of justiceSentencedDenied Stowe, Ohio
Memoghe Lamothe Conspiracy to distribute cocaine baseSentenced Allowed on 4/15/20Roxbury, Mass. 
Dante Lara, a/k/a “King Nasty”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialAllowed on 4/23/20Providence, RI
Santo Andres Lara Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialPendingLawrence, Mass. 
Binh LeConspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, ketamine, and alprazolamPretrialPendingBrockton, Mass. 
Samaj Leary Felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitionPretrialPending hearing on 5/1/20Boston, Mass. 
Patrick LeeWire fraud; unlawful monetary transactionsSentencedPending hearing on 4/30/20Canton and Easton, Mass. 
Juan Liberato, a/k/a “King Prodigy” Conspiracy to commit racketeeringPretrialAllowed on 4/8/20Haverhill, Mass. 
Yuen Liu-Torres, a/k/a “Chino”Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine; money laundering conspiracyPretrialPending hearing on 5/1/20New Bedford, Mass. 
Mark Lopilato Conspiracy to distribute steroidsConvicted and awaiting sentencingPending hearing on 5/7/20Sanger, Texas
Toby Macfarlane Conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and honest services mail and wire fraudSentencedAllowed on 4/14/20Del Mar, Calif. 
Edward MacKenzie Jr.RICO conspiracy; mail fraud conspiracy; money laundering conspiracy; wire fraud.SentencedPending Weymouth, Mass. 
Philip Malaguti Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute a controlled substance, heroin and fentanylSupervised release revocationDenied Taunton, Mass. 
Steven Marcelin Bank fraud; conspiracy Supervised release revocationDenied Boston, Mass. 
Michael Marrero, a/k/a “King Clumsy”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialPending hearing on 4/30/20 
Jamal Martin Distribution of cocaine baseSentencedPendingDorchester, Mass. 
Robin Manuel Martinez Suazo Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense; possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; unlawful re-entry of deported alienPretrialDenied Lynn, Mass.
Jose Martinez Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; felon in possession of firearm and ammunition; felon in possession of ammunition; possession with intent to distribute fentanylPretrialDenied Lawrence, Mass. 
Angel Martinez-PegueroConspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin; possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crimePretrialPending hearing on 4/30/20Lawrence, Mass. 
Juan Ulfany Mateo Soto Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine; attempt to possess with intent to distribute cocaineSentencedDenied Lawrence, Mass. 
Mark McForbes Felon in possession of firearms and ammunitionSentencedDenied Southbridge, Mass. 
Jeremia Medina, a/k/a “King Sweepy”Conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine basePretrialDenied New Bedford, Mass. 
Johanny Mejia-Nunez Possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied  Philadelphia, Penn
Travis Mendes Possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDeniedNew Bedford, Mass. 
Natalio Miranda Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of fentanylPretrialAllowed on 4/7/20Brockton, Mass. 
Steven Miranda Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, 10 grams or more of furanyl fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and marijuanaPretrialPending hearing on 4/29/20Gov’t agrees to releaseWareham, Mass. 
Alvin Mojica, “King Humble”Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute cocainePretrialPending hearing on 4/30/20 
Filomeno Monteiro Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; felon in possession of a firearmPretrialDeniedBrockton, Mass. 
Nia Moore-BushConspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute heroin; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; money laundering and conspiracy; conspiracy and engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license; felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitionPretrialDenied Springfield, Mass. 
John Morales Felon in possession of firearmPretrialPendingLawrence, Mass. 
Pablo Moreta Distribution of ethylone; felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitionSentencedDismissed 
Jose Muniz Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and distribution of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaineSentencedDenied Chelsea, Mass. 
Alfred Nieves, a/k/a “King Alfy”Conspiracy to commit racketeeringPretrialAllowed on 4/8/20Lowell, Mass. 
Ysrael Nunez, a/k/a “Juanito”Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanylPretrialAllowed on 4/10/20Lawrence, Mass. 
Vito Nuzzolilo Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and more than 100 grams of heroinConvicted and awaiting sentencing Denied Worcester, Mass. 
Leo Oladimu Conspiracy to make and possess a destructive device; receipt of explosives with intent to use to kill or injure persons or damage property; possession of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence; felon in possession of firearm; making counterfeit federal reserve notes and conspiracy; obstruction of justice and conspiracy; bank robbery and conspiracy  Pending resentencing Denied Unknown
Russell Ormiston Conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamineSentencedPendingChelsea, Mass. 
Julio Ortiz Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocainePretrialPending hearing on 4/29/20Revere, Mass. 
Edwin Otero Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin; distribution of heroin; possession with intent to distribute heroin; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; felon in possession of firearm and ammunition; conspiracy to commit kidnapping; conspiracy to obstruct justice by retaliating against a witness, victim, or informant; obstructing justice by tampering with a witness, victim, or informant by physical force or threatPretrialPendingHyannis, Mass. 
Matthew Palacios, a/k/a “King Nene”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrial Denied 
Yoan Paniagua Possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanylSentencedDefendant to self-report on 9/14/20Lawrence, Mass. 
Konstantinos Panousos Conspiracy to defraud the United States; aiding and assisting in filing false tax returns SentencedPendingPeabody, Mass. 
Alexis Peguero, a/ka/ “King Lexi/Looney”Conspiracy to commit racketeeringPretrialDenied Dorchester, Mass. 
Gregory Peguero-Colon, a/k/a “King Trece”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrial PendingSpringfield, Mass. 
Oscar Pena, “King O-Block”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialPending 
Robert Pena Wire fraud; conspiracy to commit wire fraud Sentenced PendingWest Falmouth, Mass. 
Placido Pereira Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; felon in possession of firearm and ammunition; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offensePretrialDenied Brockton, Mass. 
Jose Perez Jr.Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crimePretrialDenied Lynn, Mass.
Jose Perez FelixConspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone, and marijuana; distribution of heroinPretrialDeniedDorchester, Mass. 
Franklin Perry Dealing in counterfeit currency; passing and uttering counterfeit obligations of the United StatesSentencedPendingDorchester, Mass. 
Rico Perry Conspiracy to commit robbery; conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms and more of cocainePretrialPendingDorchester, Mass. 
Michael Peters Armed bank robberySentencedDenied Gov’t agrees to releaseUnknown
Richard Petit-Frere Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanylConvicted and awaiting sentencingDeniedRandolph, Mass. 
Mark Pinnock  Recruiting and transporting a minor to engage in prostitutionSentencedPendingBoston, Mass. 
Michael Pridgen Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base in or on a housing facility owned by a public housing authority  PretrialAppealed by Gov’t and detained 
Fabio Quijano Money laundering conspiracy; money laundering; conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocainePretrialPendingWinthrop, Mass. 
Jayson Quinones Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute heroinPretrialDenied Holyoke, Mass. 
James Ramirez Conspiracy to possess fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute; possession of a firearm by a convicted felonSentencedAllowedGov’t agrees to release to home confinementDorchester, Mass. 
Juan Ramos Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocainePretrialAllowed on 4/10/20Wardsboro, Vt. 
Alvin Reeves Bank fraud; bank fraud conspiracy; aggravated identity theftSentencedDeniedBoston, Mass. 
Matthew Reis Possess with intent to distribute heroin; felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitionPretrialDenied 
Yeffry Reynoso Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 100 grams or more of heroin an 40 grams or more of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin and fentanyl; distribution of fentanylSentencedDeniedLynn, Mass.
Aneudy Rios Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute fentanylConvicted and awaiting sentencingPending hearing on 5/4/20Lawrence, Mass. 
Dairon Rivera, a/k/a “King Mafia”Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanylPretrialDenied Fitchburg, Mass. 
Issac Felix Rivera, a/k/a “King Izzy”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialAllowed on 4/22/20 
Marlon Rivera, a/k/a “King Pluto”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialPending   
Luis Manuel Rodriguez Then Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, heroin, 500 grams or more of cocaine, 100 grams or more of carfentanil, and 10 grams or more of 4-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl; distribution of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and 10 grams or more of 4-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crimePretrialPending 
Angel Rodriguez, a/k/a “King Ace”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialPending hearing on 5/1/20Dorchester, Mass. 
Carlos Rodriguez Conspiring to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute in excess of 40 grams of fentanylSentencedPending hearing on 5/1/20Lawrence, Mass. 
Emilio Rodriguez Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine basePretrialAllowed on 4/8/20Gov’t agreed to releaseLynn, Mass.
Eric Rodriguez Distribute and/or possess with intent to distribute controlled substances; conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crimePretrialAllowed on 4/1/20Boston, Mass. 
Hector Rodriguez Distribution of cocaineSentencedPendingFitchburg, Mass. 
Jorge Rodriguez, a/k/a “King G”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity; Conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine basePretrialDenied 
Jose Rodriguez, a/k/a “King Sutter”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity; Conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine basePretrialPendingNew Bedford, Mass. 
Christopher Roeder Deprivation of rights under color of law; falsification of a document.SentencedDeniedAgawam, Mass. 
Angel Roldan, a/k/a “King Big-A,” a/k/a “Nelty”Conspiracy to commit racketeeringPretrialPending hearing Lowell, Mass. 
Dennis Roman Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute heroinPretrialPendingHolyoke, Mass. 
Luis Ruiz Gonzalez Felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute heroinPretrialPending hearing on 5/1/20Lawrence, Mass. 
Jose Ruvalcaba Conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, methamphetamine; conspiracy to launder moneySentenced to lifePendingChino, Calif. 
Muhammad Saeed Managing and controlling a place for distribution and use of controlled substancesPretrial Allowed on 4/15/20Gov’t agreed to releaseDorchester, Mass. 
Hidel Romero Sanchez False statement in application and use of passport: false statement in matters relating to health care; false representation of social security number; aggravated identity theftConvicted and awaiting sentencing PendingDorchester, Mass. 
Jose Luis Sanchez Theft of mail; destruction of government propertyConvicted and awaiting sentencing DeniedSpringfield, Mass. 
Manuel Sanchez Distribution and PWID fentanylConvicted and awaiting sentencing Allowed on 4/28/20Holyoke, Mass. 
Ralph Santaniello Conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats or violence; interference with commerce by threats or violence ; conspiracy to use extortionate means to collect extensions of credit; using extortionate means to collect extensions of credit SentencedDeniedLongmeadow, Mass. 
Alexander Santiago Medina Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocainePretrialPendingFall River, Mass.
Orlando Santiago Torres, a/k/a “King Lindi”Conspiracy to commit racketeering; Conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine basePretrialDenied  
Jose Santos Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine; conspiracy to launder monetary instrumentsSentencedPendingFall River, Mass.
Bruce Sartwell Possession of an unregistered firearmPretrialPendingEast Bridgewater, Mass. 
Mario Scata Possess with intent to distribute and to distribute oxycodone and one count of possession with intent to distribute oxycodoneSentencedDeniedRevere, Mass. 
Michael David Scott Wire fraud;  bank fraud; money launderingSentencedPendingMansfield, Mass. 
Rashaun Scott Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaineSentencedDenied Brockton, Mass. 
Alexis Serrano, a/k/a Alexis Martinez Conspiracy to distribute heroin; possession of heroin with intent to distributePretrialDenied  
Lawrence Sheedy Failure to register as a sex offenderSentencedPendingMansfield, Mass. 
Robert Frett Sierra Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute heroin, cocaine and fentanyl; unlawful re-entry of deported alienSentencedDeniedLawrence, Mass. 
John Silvia Securities fraud; wire fraud; mail fraud; structuring cash transactions; witness tamperingSentencePendingSomerset, Mass.
Devin Sloane Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraudSentencedDenied Los Angeles, Calif. 
Aaron Smith Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetaminePretrialAllowed on 3/26/20Gov’t agreed to releaseBoston, Mass. 
Christian Soares Felon in possession of firearm and ammunition; possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocainePretrialPendingBrockton, Mass. 
Vinicius Teixeira Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crimePretrialDenied Saugus, Mass. 
Manuel Tejeda Conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanylPretrialPendingPeabody, Mass. 
Eric Thomas, a/k/a “King E”Conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine basePretrial Denied 
Kawana Tillman Felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition; possession with intent to distribute cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute more than 28 grams of cocaine baseSentencedPendingBrockton, Mass. 
Jamie Torres Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 500 grams or more of cocaine, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and 5 grams or more of methamphetaminePretrialAllowed on 4/8/20Gov’t agreed to releaseFall River, Mass.
Jector TorresConspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroinPretrialAllowed on 4/14/20 for 3 monthsWorcester, Mass. 
 Luis Ricardo TorresConspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocainePretrialPendingNew Bedford, Mass. 
Johanny Torres-Rojas Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDenied Worcester, Mass. 
Steven Familia Valdez, a/k/a “King Haze”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialAllowed on 4/8/20Mattapan, Mass. 
Roberto Vargas, a/k/a “King Royalty”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity; conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine basePretrialAllowed on 3/31/20 
Hector Vega, a/k/a “King Demon”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialAllowed on 4/3/20Britian, Conn.
Natanael Velaquez, a/k/a “King Nael”Conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activityPretrialDenied 
Miguel Melo VillarDistribution of 400 grams or more of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanylPretrialDeniedNorwood, Mass. 
Thomas Wallace Conspiracy to commit kidnappingSentencedDeniedRaymond, N.H.
Charles WheelerBank robberyConvicted and awaiting sentencing DeniedJohnson, R.I.
Larry Wilkins Controlled substance – sell, distribute, or dispenseSupervised release revocationPending appeal Hyde Park, Mass. 
Rashard Wilson Distribution of cocaineSentencedAllowed on 4/27/20Brockton, Mass. 
David WoodDistribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; distribution of and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute fentanylPretrialPendingBoston, Mass. 
Darryl YoungAssault on federal employeeSentencedPending 
Robert YoungConspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, fentanylConvicted and awaiting sentencingDeniedWorcester, Mass. 
Brian Zukowski Conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and to possess methamphetamine with intent to distributePending resentencing Allowed on 3/27/20Gov’t agreed to releaseWest Boylston, Mass. 

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