Police dismantle drug ring, more than a dozen convicted gang members

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ST. LOUIS – Federal agents around St. Louis announced a coordinated effort Monday to disrupt a large trafficking organization. Authorities say more than a dozen members of a South St. Louis gang called the 55 Boyz have been convicted.

Some of the items seized during the arrest include two dozen firearms, thousands of fentanyl capsules, more than $100,000 in cash, jewelry worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and two vehicles.

“We know that drug sales can have major consequences, including robberies, shootings and violence,” said Police Chief Robert Tracy. “This operation is just one example of how the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is working with federal partners (and) U.S. attorneys to investigate organized crime.”

Police say Carlos Amons remains at large after the ATF said it has issued a warrant for his arrest. Investigators showed paintings of those they called the “ring bosses,” including Davante Lindsey, 27, sentenced to between 9 and 12 years in prison, as well as Andre Pearson, 28, sentenced to 11 years. in prison.

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Authorities accuse Lindsey and Parson of aiding the 55 Boyz and other gangs, including Young Project Goons, Team Knockout, The Strip, Pressure Gang and Cave.

The co-conspirators used phones to arrange drug sales, such as sending text messages advertising their illegal products.

“St. Louis is safer today because of the hard work of the St. Louis Police Department and our federal agents and partners,” Tracy added. “We did everything we could to dismantle the 55 Boyz, a gang violent and known street person responsible for criminal activities This type of organized crime has no place in the city of Saint-Louis or in our region.

U.S. Attorney Sayler Fleming said the two individuals were targets of drug-related shootings and perpetrators of violence.

“The multiple sentences handed down in this case send a clear message to any member of a violent criminal organization: you will be investigated and held accountable for your violent actions,” said Bernard Hanses of the ATF .

Below is a list of those who were also convicted and sentenced:

  • Edward Hopkins

  • Tony Evans, 35 years old

  • Araven Johnson, 29 years old

  • Douglas Simpson, 35 years old

  • Jeffrey Moore, 26 years old

  • Shawn Liggins, 22

  • Omar Lewis, 23 years old

  • Willie Lindsey, 44 years old

  • Jamond Dismukes, 24 years old

  • Travon weather spoon, 34

  • Birth of Lindsey, 43 years old

  • Erik Simmons, 30 years old

  • Armini Tatum, 33 years old

  • Martez Lindsey, 32 years old

  • Jaheim Young, 23 years old

  • Jaro Tate, 24 years old

  • Johnetta Phillips, 33 years old

Vonne Lindsey, 20, is awaiting sentencing.

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