Twelve alleged members of the violent “Crown Hill Enterprise” have been indicted on 28 federal charges, including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy and murder, for orchestrating widespread criminal activity in Indianapolis. The defendants made their initial appearance in the Southern District of Indiana following allegations of murder, kidnapping, assault, arson, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms crimes.
Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said the indictment alleges defendants “shot and killed a man for slamming the door of a drug house, shot another man in the leg for a $40 drug debt, pistol-whipped at least two other people, and dealt all manner of drugs.” U.S. Attorney Tom Wheeler for the Southern District of Indiana added that the organization “maintained a grip on Indianapolis neighborhoods for years through fear, violence, and devastation.” FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. O’Malley emphasized the commitment to holding those responsible accountable.
According to court documents, the “Crown Hill Enterprise” operated from early 2019 to December 2024, enriching members through the distribution of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, heroin, oxycodone, and fentanyl from at least 11 “trap houses.” The enterprise allegedly used intimidation and violence, including murder and kidnapping, to protect its power and profits. Specific incidents include Tre J. Dunn and Tanesha Turner allegedly beating and shooting individuals over drug debts or perceived disrespect, such as a fatal shooting after a victim slammed a door.
Further allegations detail efforts to obstruct law enforcement, with Nahamani I. Sargent and other gang members reportedly firing gunshots and throwing Molotov cocktails at a residence believed to have cooperated with police. Law enforcement seized 35 firearms, a machinegun conversion device, drug contraband, and cash during multiple search warrants. The Department of Justice Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, FBI Indianapolis, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the case. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.