Cleveland, Ohio – In a significant blow to organized crime in Ohio, federal prosecutors have unsealed a second superseding indictment against 18 members and associates of the Cleveland-based Fully Blooded Felons (FBF) gang. The indictment includes charges ranging from RICO conspiracy to murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and firearms violations, exposing a decade-long pattern of violent and illegal activities. This sweeping indictment reflects years of investigative work and a coordinated effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Decade of Criminal Activity
The Fully Blooded Felons, operating since 2012, terrorized Cleveland’s east side and established a presence in nearby cities such as Akron and Youngstown. According to court documents, the gang functioned with a Mafia-like organizational structure, complete with a “Godfather,” a “Commission,” and a rigid hierarchy. Members were required to follow strict rules, known as the “Fully Five,” to maintain discipline and ensure loyalty. Gang leaders used intimidation and violence to control their territories and expand their criminal enterprise, which included murder, arson, robbery, drug trafficking, and firearms possession.
“The Fully Blooded Felons styled themselves after a Mafia crime family, terrorizing Cleveland’s streets,” said U.S. Attorney Rebecca Lutzko for the Northern District of Ohio. “We will aggressively pursue violent criminals who harm communities, peddle poisons, and foster fear.”
Wide-Reaching Investigation
The multi-agency investigation culminated in the coordinated arrests of the 18 defendants. Law enforcement officials uncovered two stash houses used for drug trafficking operations, seizing over 400 grams of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and several firearms.
The investigation also revealed the defendants’ use of encrypted communication platforms and other technology to organize their crimes and evade detection. In one harrowing example of violence, gang members, including their leader, Raven Mullins, allegedly killed a man in Cleveland and later set fire to the stolen getaway vehicle.
Breaking the Chain of Fear
“Violence and other gang activities make communities less safe,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri. “Addressing violent crime is one of the Criminal Division’s highest priorities.”…