11 charged in 114-count gang indictment in Laurens County

ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr announced that 11 people have been charged in a new 114-count indictment in Laurens County obtained by his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit.

As asserted in the indictment, the defendants are associates of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty, or MPL. As such, they are alleged to have conspired together to obtain money, property and firearms by engaging in a pattern of criminal activity, including murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and dealing in controlled substances. This indictment is part of a multi-agency operation that has resulted in the recovery of guns and drugs, including cocaine with fentanyl and fentanyl pills.

“This indictment is a testament to the results we’re able to achieve when all levels of law enforcement work together to do one thing – keep Georgians safe,” Carr said. “When gang violence occurs, it threatens the lives of those directly involved in the conflict, and it equally impacts the children and families who live, work and learn in the surrounding community. We will not allow this cycle of danger and devastation to continue, and we will not rest until those responsible are held fully accountable for their actions.”

This case was investigated by the Dublin Police Department, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Gang Task Force, the GBI’s Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the Swainsboro Police Department, the Wrightsville Police Department, ATF, FBI, and the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit.

“We would like to thank the various agencies who collaborated on this investigation and Attorney General Chris Carr and his team for their tireless work,” Dublin Police Chief Keith Moon said. “We would also like to thank the law enforcement officers who unselfishly serve every day. The investigation and prosecution of these individuals shows the continued commitment of this agency and our law enforcement partners to make Dublin and Laurens County a safe place to live. We could not have successfully conducted this investigation without strong community support.”

“Criminal street gangs terrorize Georgia communities every day,” GBI Director Chris Hosey said. “This lengthy indictment in Laurens County speaks volumes to the results of strong public safety partnerships with our local agencies and the AG’s Office. Our drug offices and Gang Task Force will continue the diligent work aimed at disrupting these criminal networks.”

Money Power Loyalty, or MPL, is a hybrid criminal street gang that originated in Laurens County. MPL associates typically align themselves with the 1831 Pirus and the Rollin’ 20s Neighborhood Bloods, both of which are traditional west coast Blood sets.

The defendants in this case, all of whom are alleged to be associates of MPL, are as follows:

— Jamil Thompkins (also known as “Slime”), 23, of Dublin

— Gregory Floyd (also known as “7eventimez”), 21, of Dublin

— Jayqwan Stephens (also known as “Settripz”), 23, of Dublin

— Keoctavious Devoe (also known as “Jaxkboy”), 21, of Dublin

— Lequayvion Stuckey (also known as “MPL Silent” or “1482 Silent”), 20, of Dublin

— Askiri Lewis (also known as “Glo” or “Glizzy”), 25, of Dublin

— Jarquavious Stanley (also known as “Maniak7” or “Luh Demon”), 24, of Dublin

— Daylon Vickers (also known as “Hotboy”), 23, of Dublin

— Jacorey Reese (also known as “Blxxdy Ratxhet”), 23, of Dublin

— George Jackson (also known as “G7”), 26, of Dublin

— Gerez Duty (also known as “OG Duty” or “20Gauge”), 26, of Dublin.

Duty is believed to be the founder of MPL.

Lewis is believed to be one of the street leaders of MPL, with Jackson and Stephens also holding leadership roles in the enterprise.