![]() More than 700 Vice Lords have been identified in the state of Michigan alone. The investigation is still underway, but Local 4 has been told this is only the beginning as they go after more gang members. ![]() Fordham, in this gang, has several layers of insulation to avoid detection from law enforcement,” Deir concluded. However, the ATF said he hasn’t been doing the dirty work and that’s it’s a hierarchy structure that kept him out of trouble. I think it’s just guilty by association.” She said she was at the home on Hubbell Avenue when it was raided and what is listed in the indictment does not describe Fordham at all. One of them being on Hubbell Avenue.Ī woman who claimed to be Fordham’s girlfriend spoke with Local 4. In a joint sting, officers were able to raid 13 homes in Detroit and Chicago. “If they have to shoot them, if they have to assault them physically, if they have to stab them, then they do that.” Homes raided in Detroit “If they’ve got to kill somebody, they will,” Deir said. The Vice Lords gang’s ISOs include Baldy Jackson, Tijuana Moore, and Daniel Cole. Some are based on family lineage others are based on the biological son of the Vice Lord’s leader. “Maybe tonight, Detroit can be just a little bit safer.”įordham, along with several of the high-ranking soldiers in this street army, are also looking at racketeering conspiracy charges, plus other accusations of extortion, stabbings and even murder. The Vice Lord faction has several ISOs that include second-generation members. “The bottom line is they’re off the streets of Detroit,” Deir said. His name is Kevin Fordham, also known as Spaghetti. The person who lives at the home is believed to be in charge of the Michigan Vice Lords. “And the reckoning is the city of Detroit has had enough and the federal government has had enough.” “Today was pretty much a reckoning,” said Jim Deir, ATF Detroit Special Agent in Charge. What helped solidify the charges being filed were officers raiding a home on Hubbell Avenue, where police said they found evidence of drugs, illegal firearms and more. “This indictment is filed on a number of significant leaders, members and associates that are connected with this organization,” said Michigan Eastern District U.S. The 172-page indictment goes back to 2018 and looks at gang members in both Michigan and Chicago. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The announcement made this week comes from the U.S. He is scheduled to appear in court October 24 later this year.DETROIT – A few dozen alleged members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation gang will now be facing a slew of charges in an investigation that’s been underway for years. Shockley is being held in the Putnam County Jail on $50,000 bond total for all charges against him. We will not tolerate this type of criminal behavior in our county which could result in jeopardizing the safety our citizens," said Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris in response to Shockley's arrest. “Once again, the teamwork between agencies resulted in a good outcome. ![]() Deputy Lawson Woods and his tracking K-9 unit were sent to investigate the area, which resulted in Shockley's prompt capture and arrest. Putnam County deputies, Algood police officers and officers with the Cookeville Police Department immediately established a perimeter in the area where Shockley fled on foot. The suspect evaded law enforcement in pursuit, eventually exited the vehicle and ran into a wooded area behind White Plains Academy School. Shockley was driving a stolen black Subaru Outback when Putnam County deputies and officers with the Algood Police Department attempted a traffic stop. Zachary Austin Shockley has been charged with two counts of burglary, property theft over $10,000, two counts of evading arrest and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, says the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. (WTVF) - A man affiliated with the "Vice Lords" criminal gang was arrested Monday in Algood after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle.
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