12 Members of Violent “Crown Hill Enterprise” Indicted on Federal RICO Charges, Including Murder

INDIANAPOLIS- A federal grand jury returned a 28‑count indictment charging 12 alleged members of a racketeering enterprise accused of orchestrating widespread criminal activity in Indianapolis, including murder, kidnapping, assault, arson, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms crimes. The first of these defendants made their initial appearance today in the Southern District of Indiana. “The superseding indictment in this case alleges, among other things, that these defendants shot and killed a man for slamming the door of a drug house, shot another man in the leg for a $40 drug debt, pistol-whipped at least two other people, and dealt all manner of drugs, including heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This type of alleged drug dealing and violence ruins communities, people, and their families. Drugs and gang violence are a scourge. These groups will be dismantled and prosecuted.” “The level of violence carried out by this criminal enterprise is both incomprehensible and deeply disturbing. Taking human lives over matters so trivial offends the basic sensibilities of any civilized society. The team of United States Attorneys, Special Agents, and police officers involved in this investigation worked tirelessly to dismantle this organization and bring those responsible to justice. We could not be prouder of, or grateful for, their extraordinary efforts. Residents of Indianapolis can sleep a little easier tonight knowing these defendants are in custody and no longer able to inflict violence on the community," said ATF Columbus Special Agent in Charge Jorge A. Rosendo. According to court documents, between early 2019 and December 2024, the criminal organization known as the “Crown Hill Enterprise” allegedly operated to enrich its members and associates through the distribution of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, heroin, oxycodone pills, and fentanyl. The organization maintained at least 11 “trap houses” throughout Indianapolis and created fictitious business entities to conceal the nature, location, source, ownership, and control of its illicit proceeds. The enterprise sought to preserve, expand, and protect its power, territory, reputation, and profits through intimidation and acts of violence, including murder, kidnapping, assault, arson, threats of violence, and the display of firearms. On multiple occasions, defendants Tre J. Dunn and Tanesha Turner beat and shot individuals they believed had stolen drug proceeds, were associated with rival drug dealers, or owed a drug debt to the gang. As alleged, on November 3, 2024, Turner and an associate kidnapped an individual over a $40 debt related to fronted narcotics. Tre Dunn later shot and wounded the individual over the debt. The next day, Dunn and another gang member beat and fatally shot a victim after he allegedly disrespected Turner by slamming the door of a trap house. As part of the workings of the gang, defendants and other gang members allegedly sought to obstruct law enforcement investigations by intimidating potential witnesses and retaliating against those they believed cooperated with police. On April 23, 2024, defendant Nahamani I. Sargent and other gang members fired gunshots and threw Molotov cocktails at a residence where they believed an individual had provided information to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department that led to the execution of a state search warrant at one of the organization’s trap houses. During multiple search warrants, law enforcement seized 35 firearms and a machinegun conversion device, along with drug contraband and cash. An indictment or criminal complaint are merely allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Defendant Charge(s) Lamar T. Browning, 40 Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Adrian J. Bullock, 35 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Avery J. Bullock, 34 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substance Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute Tre J. Dunn, 28 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Aid of Racketeering Activity (2 counts) Assault With a Dangerous Weapon in Aid of Racketeering Activity Using, Carrying and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence Murder in Aid of Racketeering Activity Using, Carrying, Brandishing, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence Conspiracy to Commit Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Aid of Racketeering Activity Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Charles T. Dunson, 45 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Assault With a Dangerous Weapon in Aid of Racketeering Activity Using, Carrying, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Distribution of Methamphetamine Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon D’Ericka Lee, 31 Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Byron A. Mason, 39 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Deandre Miller, 58 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Possession of Cocaine Base with Intent to Distribute Possession of Machinegun Jonnitha Robinson, 35 Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility Nahamani I. Sargent, 35 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Possession of Cocaine Base with Intent to Distribute Retaliating Against a Witness Use of Fire or Explosives Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Tanesha M. Turner, 40 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Aid of Racketeering Activity (2 counts) Kidnapping in Aid of Racketeering Activity Using, Carrying, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime Accessory After the Fact Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Chancelor R. Walker, 39 Distribution of Fentanyl (2 counts) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon