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LOS ANGELES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and other law enforcement authorities on Thursday arrested six people charged in three federal indictments that allege illegal firearms sales and drug distribution, officials said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The arrests stem from an ATF-led investigation targeting the sale of guns in and around Compton and Mona Park in Willowbrook, according to officials.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the course of the year-long investigation, authorities took more than 100 illegally trafficked firearms off the streets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The defendants face various federal charges, including conspiracy, illegal firearm sales, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and trafficking in crack cocaine and PCP, officials said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two other defendants named in the indictments are fugitives who are being sought by authorities. A fourth grand jury indictment charges one defendant who also remains a fugitive, and that indictment will remain under seal until that defendant is taken into custody, according to authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe illegal firearms trade fuels violence on the streets,\u201d said U.S. Attorney Eileen M. Decker. \u201cIf individuals prohibited from purchasing firearms can readily obtain them in an underground market, the challenge of reducing gun violence in our communities is much greater. As we work to stem violent crime in and around Compton, we will, therefore, target those who are sources of the firearms and narcotics that sustain these underground markets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s arrests are an example of ATF\u2019s commitment to working with our law enforcement partners to combat violent crime and firearms trafficking,\u201d said ATF Special Agent in Charge Eric D. Harden. \u201cThe large number of firearms seized during this investigation represents a significant blow to criminal networks operating in and around Compton.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The eight defendants are charged across three indictments that were recently returned by a federal grand jury. Those named in the four indictments unsealed are:<\/span><\/p>\n

Jamie Maurice Thomas, 37, of South Los Angeles, who is a fugitive<\/span><\/p>\n

Francisco Juantonio Hilt, also known as \u201cFreebo,\u201d 39, of Compton<\/span><\/p>\n

Sean Ronaldo Alexander, 37, of South Los Angeles.<\/span><\/p>\n

All were charged with dealing in firearms without a license, being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and sale of a firearm to a prohibited person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tavon Dejuan Pickett, aka \u201cBucket,\u201d 29, of Compton; Robert Ennis Goree, 41, of South Los Angeles, who remains a fugitive<\/span><\/p>\n

Leonard Smith, aka \u201cSmoke,\u201d 35, of South Los Angeles , who are charged with conspiracy; engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license; being a felon in possession of firearms; and<\/span><\/p>\n

Gerald Tynes, aka \u201cMilkman,\u201d 59, of South Los Angeles, and Lekori Lee Terrance, aka \u201cSlim,\u201d 33, of Bellflower, who are charged with: conspiracy, engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license, felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, distribution of crack cocaine, distribution of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school and distribution of PCP.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the six arrested on federal charges, another three defendants were taken into custody this week on state charges, according to officials.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those arrested this morning are being arraigned this afternoon in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles.<\/span><\/p>\n

If convicted of all counts against them, the defendants would face statutory maximum sentences ranging from 20 years in federal prison for Terrance to as much as 310 years for Tynes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty, officials said.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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