7 members of 'Harvard Street Gang' face drug and firearms charges, authorities say

"Seven alleged members of the Brockton-based "Harvard Street Gang" and a Randolph affiliate have been charged in a wide-ranging federal drug and firearms investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office says. According to a statement from Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office, coordinated search warrants executed in Brockton, Randolph, and other cities across Eastern Massachusetts led to the seizure of 25 firearms and multiple kilograms of drugs."

"Among those charged is 31-year-old Lue Andrade, also known as "Poncho," of West Bridgewater. He is accused of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of one or more firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to Foley's statement. London Cohen, 36, of Randolph; Felipe Jonet-Branco, 31, of Brockton; and Jose Mendes, 35, of Randolph, are facing the same charges."

"Kelby Correia, 34, of Brockton; Giovany Fouyolle, 31, of Randolph; and Adonis Graham, 34, of Boston, are just charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, according to charging documents. In addition, 29-year-old Keanu Fernandes, also known as "Keys," of Brockton, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. All eight defendants are currently in federal or state custody."

"Court records show the Harvard Street Gang has been under investigation since 2019. In that time, more than 20 alleged leaders, members, and associates have faced state and federal charges tied to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Investigators previously seized more than 100 kilograms of drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, and over 45 firearms, among them machine guns, according to court documents."

Federal authorities arrested eight defendants in Eastern Massachusetts after seizing 25 firearms, multiple kilograms of drugs, and substantial cash. Seven alleged members of the Brockton-based Harvard Street Gang and a Randolph affiliate face federal drug and firearms charges. Lue Andrade ("Poncho"), London Cohen, Felipe Jonet-Branco, and Jose Mendes are charged with possession with intent to distribute and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. Kelby Correia, Giovany Fouyolle, and Adonis Graham face possession with intent charges. Keanu Fernandes ("Keys") is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. All eight are in custody. Court records show the gang has been under investigation since 2019 with prior seizures exceeding 100 kilograms of drugs and over 45 firearms.

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