Two Members Of Bronx Gang Charged With Racketeering, Firearms, And Narcotics Offenses

Press Release Two Members Of Bronx Gang Charged With Racketeering, Firearms, And Narcotics Offenses Thursday, February 13, 2020 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York The Defendants Are Charged In Connection with a June 2018 Shooting in Which a 13-Year-Old Was Struck By Gunfire Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and Dermot Shea, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced the unsealing today of an Indictment charging two members of the Woodycrime gang (“Woodycrime”) with various racketeering, firearms, and narcotics offenses, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder in aid of racketeering for committing a June 7, 2018, shooting in Nelson Playground in the Bronx, during which two individuals, including a 13-year-old child, were struck by gunfire. The defendants, MARVIN GAMONEDA, a/k/a “June,” and LUILLY FERNANDEZ, a/k/a “Luigi,” were taken into custody yesterday evening. They will be presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “As alleged in the indictment, the defendants carried out a shooting in a playground that injured two individuals, including a child. Thanks to the extraordinary work of the FBI and the NYPD, the defendants now face federal charges for their crimes.” FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “As alleged, these men fired off weapons at a playground, and a child was hit, all because they wanted to protect their turf. It’s not their turf, it’s not their land, they don’t own it, and everything they’re allegedly doing is illegal and potentially deadly. I want to commend the outstanding work of the New York FBI/NYPD Metro Safe Streets Task Force for the investigation that led to the arrest of these two men, and doing all they can to get alleged criminals who show no respect for anyone’s life out of the communities they’re terrorizing.” NYPD Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said: “The NYPD, in close cooperation with our federal partners, is making New Yorkers safer by focusing significant resources on the relatively small percentage of criminals responsible for much of our city’s crime and disorder. I commend the NYPD officers, federal investigators, and prosecutors whose hard work resulted in these arrests and charges.” As alleged in the Indictment unsealed today in Manhattan federal court[1]: Woodycrime was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including attempted murders and assaults, as well as drug dealing in the Bronx. Members and associates of Woodycrime engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to preserve and expand the gang’s territory, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. Members and associates of Woodycrime enriched themselves by selling drugs, such as crack cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, and MDMA or “ecstasy.” The Indictment charges GAMONEDA and FERNANDEZ in Count One with participating in a racketeering conspiracy. Counts Two through Four charge the defendants with conspiracy to commit murder, assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and a related firearms offense in connection with the Nelson Playground shooting. Counts Five and Six charge the defendants with narcotics conspiracy and a related firearms offense. Count Seven charges GAMONEDA with being a felon in possession of ammunition. * * * Charts containing the names, ages, charges, and maximum penalties for the defendants are set forth below. The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge. Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the NYPD and the FBI. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Karin Portlock and Andrew Chan are in charge of the prosecution. The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. COUNT CHARGE DEFENDANTS MAX. PENALTIES 1 Racketeering conspiracy 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) MARVIN GAMONEDA (33) LUILLY FERNANDEZ (26) 20 years in prison 2 Conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering 18 U.S.C. § 1959 MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ 10 years in prison 3 Assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder in aid of racketeering 18 U.S.C. § 1959 MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ 20 years in prison 4 Using and carrying firearms during and in relation to, and possessing firearms in furtherance of, a crime of violence, which firearms were discharged 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ Life in prison Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison 5 Narcotics trafficking conspiracy 21 U.S.C. § 846 MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ 5 years in prison 6 Using and carrying firearms during and in relation to, and possessing firearms in furtherance of, a drug trafficking crime 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ Life in prison Mandatory minimum of 5 years in prison 7 Possessing ammunition after being convicted of a felony 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) MARVIN GAMONEDA 10 years in prison [1]Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment constitutes only allegations, and every fact described herein should be treated as an allegation. Contact Jim Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated February 13, 2020 Topics Drug Trafficking Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-061

Press Release Two Members Of Bronx Gang Charged With Racketeering, Firearms, And Narcotics Offenses Thursday, February 13, 2020 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York The Defendants Are Charged In Connection with a June 2018 Shooting in Which a 13-Year-Old Was Struck By Gunfire Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and Dermot Shea, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced the unsealing today of an Indictment charging two members of the Woodycrime gang (“Woodycrime”) with various racketeering, firearms, and narcotics offenses, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder in aid of racketeering for committing a June 7, 2018, shooting in Nelson Playground in the Bronx, during which two individuals, including a 13-year-old child, were struck by gunfire. The defendants, MARVIN GAMONEDA, a/k/a “June,” and LUILLY FERNANDEZ, a/k/a “Luigi,” were taken into custody yesterday evening. They will be presented today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “As alleged in the indictment, the defendants carried out a shooting in a playground that injured two individuals, including a child. Thanks to the extraordinary work of the FBI and the NYPD, the defendants now face federal charges for their crimes.” FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “As alleged, these men fired off weapons at a playground, and a child was hit, all because they wanted to protect their turf. It’s not their turf, it’s not their land, they don’t own it, and everything they’re allegedly doing is illegal and potentially deadly. I want to commend the outstanding work of the New York FBI/NYPD Metro Safe Streets Task Force for the investigation that led to the arrest of these two men, and doing all they can to get alleged criminals who show no respect for anyone’s life out of the communities they’re terrorizing.” NYPD Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said: “The NYPD, in close cooperation with our federal partners, is making New Yorkers safer by focusing significant resources on the relatively small percentage of criminals responsible for much of our city’s crime and disorder. I commend the NYPD officers, federal investigators, and prosecutors whose hard work resulted in these arrests and charges.” As alleged in the Indictment unsealed today in Manhattan federal court[1]: Woodycrime was a criminal enterprise involved in committing numerous acts of violence, including attempted murders and assaults, as well as drug dealing in the Bronx. Members and associates of Woodycrime engaged in violence to retaliate against rival gangs, to preserve and expand the gang’s territory, and to protect the gang’s narcotics business. Members and associates of Woodycrime enriched themselves by selling drugs, such as crack cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, and MDMA or “ecstasy.” The Indictment charges GAMONEDA and FERNANDEZ in Count One with participating in a racketeering conspiracy. Counts Two through Four charge the defendants with conspiracy to commit murder, assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and a related firearms offense in connection with the Nelson Playground shooting. Counts Five and Six charge the defendants with narcotics conspiracy and a related firearms offense. Count Seven charges GAMONEDA with being a felon in possession of ammunition. * * * Charts containing the names, ages, charges, and maximum penalties for the defendants are set forth below. The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge. Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the NYPD and the FBI. This case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys Karin Portlock and Andrew Chan are in charge of the prosecution. The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. COUNT CHARGE DEFENDANTS MAX. PENALTIES 1 Racketeering conspiracy 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) MARVIN GAMONEDA (33) LUILLY FERNANDEZ (26) 20 years in prison 2 Conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering 18 U.S.C. § 1959 MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ 10 years in prison 3 Assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder in aid of racketeering 18 U.S.C. § 1959 MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ 20 years in prison 4 Using and carrying firearms during and in relation to, and possessing firearms in furtherance of, a crime of violence, which firearms were discharged 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ Life in prison Mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison 5 Narcotics trafficking conspiracy 21 U.S.C. § 846 MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ 5 years in prison 6 Using and carrying firearms during and in relation to, and possessing firearms in furtherance of, a drug trafficking crime 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) MARVIN GAMONEDA LUILLY FERNANDEZ Life in prison Mandatory minimum of 5 years in prison 7 Possessing ammunition after being convicted of a felony 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) MARVIN GAMONEDA 10 years in prison [1]Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment constitutes only allegations, and every fact described herein should be treated as an allegation. Contact Jim Margolin, Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated February 13, 2020 Topics Drug Trafficking Firearms Offenses Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 20-061