ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that 11 people have been charged in a new 114-count indictment in Laurens County obtained by his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit. As asserted in the indictment, the defendants are associates of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty, or MPL. As such, they are alleged to have conspired together to obtain money, property and firearms by engaging in a pattern of criminal activity, including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery and Dealing in Controlled Substances. This indictment is part of a multi-agency operation that has resulted in the recovery of guns and drugs, including cocaine with fentanyl and fentanyl pills.

“This indictment is a testament to the results we’re able to achieve when all levels of law enforcement work together to do one thing – keep Georgians safe,” said Carr. “When gang violence occurs it threatens the lives of those directly involved in the conflict, and it equally impacts the children and families who live, work and learn in the surrounding community. We will not allow this cycle of danger and devastation to continue, and we will not rest until those responsible are held fully accountable for their actions.”

“Thank you to the Attorney General and the GBI’s Gang Task Force for identifying our issue and working with local law enforcement to put an end to gang violence in Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding community,” said House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett. “We will not stand for the violence to continue. I support their efforts fully.”

“Thank you to Attorney General Chris Carr, GBI, local law enforcement, and the various agencies involved for making Georgia a safer place,” said Senate Insurance and Labor Chairman Larry Walker. “Thanks to their hard work, several suspected gang members are off the streets and facing very serious charges. This indictment should send a strong message that violence of any kind will not be tolerated in Laurens County.”

This case was investigated by the Dublin Police Department, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Gang Task Force, the GBI’s Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the Swainsboro Police Department, the Wrightsville Police Department, ATF, FBI, and the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit.

“We would like to thank the various agencies who collaborated on this investigation and Attorney General Chris Carr and his team for their tireless work,” said Dublin Police Chief Keith Moon. “We would also like to thank the law enforcement officers who unselfishly serve every day. The investigation and prosecution of these individuals shows the continued commitment of this agency and our law enforcement partners to make Dublin and Laurens County a safe place to live. We could not have successfully conducted this investigation without strong community support.”

“I appreciate the Attorney General’s Office, the GBI, and all of our law enforcement partners who came together to make this possible,” said Laurens County Sheriff Larry Dean. “By leveraging our knowledge and resources, we’re able to take violent offenders off the streets. This is a great win for the Laurens County community, and I want to thank all of our officers for their hard work throughout this entire investigation.”

“Criminal street gangs terrorize Georgia communities every day,” said GBI Director Chris Hosey. “This lengthy indictment in Laurens County speaks volumes to the results of strong public safety partnerships with our local agencies and the AG’s Office. Our drug offices and Gang Task Force will continue the diligent work aimed at disrupting these criminal networks.”

The Enterprise

Money Power Loyalty, or MPL, is a hybrid criminal street gang that originated in Laurens County. MPL associates typically align themselves with the 1831 Pirus and the Rollin’ 20s Neighborhood Bloods, both of which are traditional west coast Blood sets.

The defendants in this case, all of whom are alleged to be associates of MPL, are as follows:

  • Jamil Thompkins (also known as “Slime”), 23, of Dublin
  • Gregory Floyd (also known as “7eventimez”), 21, of Dublin
  • Jayqwan Stephens (also known as “Settripz”), 23, of Dublin
  • Keoctavious Devoe (also known as “Jaxkboy”), 21, of Dublin
  • Lequayvion Stuckey (also known as “MPL Silent” or “1482 Silent”), 20, of Dublin
  • Askiri Lewis (also known as “Glo” or “Glizzy”), 25, of Dublin
  • Jarquavious Stanley (also known as “Maniak7” or “Luh Demon”), 24, of Dublin
  • Daylon Vickers (also known as “Hotboy”), 23, of Dublin
  • Jacorey Reese (also known as “Blxxdy Ratxhet”), 23, of Dublin
  • George Jackson (also known as “G7”), 26, of Dublin
  • Gerez Duty (also known as “OG Duty” or “20Gauge”), 26, of Dublin

Gerez Duty is believed to be the founder of MPL.

Askiri Lewis is believed to be one of the street leaders of MPL, with George Jackson and Jayqwan Stephens also holding leadership roles in the enterprise.

The Conspiracy

Each of the defendants has been charged with at least one count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Specifically, between Feb. 1, 2016, to Jan. 11, 2024, the defendants are alleged to have conspired together and with others to achieve the following objectives:

  • Acquire United States currency, weapons and other property;
  • Maintain and increase the reputation, power and influence of the enterprise;
  • Enhance the reputation of the enterprise through the posting of messages, images and videos promoting its size, profitability and readiness to engage in acts of violence; and
  • Establish and maintain the enterprise’s structure through the payment and collection of dues and the distribution of proceeds from criminal activity among associates.

Overall, the indictment includes 114 overt acts of which the defendants are alleged to have committed in furtherance of the conspiracy and to effect its objectives and purposes.

Murder, Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, and Other Charges

The Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit presented evidence to a Laurens County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of all 11 defendants on Jan. 22, 2024.

Along with Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, several defendants are also facing additional charges. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Jamil Thompkins is facing charges for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Travis Plummer on July 12, 2020;
  • Askiri Lewis, Jayqwan Stephens, Keoctavious Devoe, and Lequayvion Stuckey are facing charges for their alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting that occurred on April 20, 2021, at a home that was occupied by 12 individuals, including nine children; and
  • Gregory Floyd is facing charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Jan. 20, 2022, at the Hop-In gas station.

A full list of all charges against each of the defendants is included below.

Jamil Thompkins:

  • 1 count of Murder
  • 2 counts of Felony Murder
  • 8 counts of Aggravated Assault
  • 1 count of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
  • 1 count of Possession of Scheule II Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
  • 1 count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
  • 10 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
  • 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
  • 3 counts of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
  • 1 count of Terroristic Threats

Gregory Floyd:

  • 1 count of Attempted Murder
  • 7 counts of Aggravated Assault
  • 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
  • 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree

Jayqwan Stephens:

  • 12 counts of Aggravated Assault
  • 1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
  • 1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
  • 1 count of Sale of Marijuana
  • 10 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
  • 1 count of Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun
  • 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
  • 1 count of Illegal Use of a Communication Facility

Keoctavious Devoe:

  • 14 counts of Aggravated Assault
  • 1 count of Armed Robbery
  • 1 count of Hijacking a Motor Vehicle
  • 5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
  • 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree

Lequayvion Stuckey:

  • 12 counts of Aggravated Assault
  • 1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
  • 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
  • 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
  • 1 count of False Swearing

Askiri Lewis:

  • 12 counts of Aggravated Assault
  • 1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
  • 6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
  • 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree

Jarquavious Stanley:

  • 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
  • 1 count of Tampering with Evidence
  • 1 count of Felling or Attempting to Elude

Daylon Vickers:

  • 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Jacorey Reese:

  • 2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

George Jackson:

  • 1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

Gerez Duty:

  • 1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

A copy of the indictment can be found Download this pdf file. here . No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Office of the Attorney General.

About the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit

In 2022, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp and members of the General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created Georgia’s first statewide Gang Prosecution Unit. Since it began its historic work on July 1, 2022, the Gang Prosecution Unit has indicted 100 people in Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Bryan, Clayton, Cobb, Dougherty, Fulton, Gwinnett, Laurens, Muscogee, and Thomas counties. This Unit has also secured 25 new convictions since April 2023.

The Gang Prosecution Unit is housed in the Attorney General’s Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and his Public Integrity and White Collar Crime Unit.

The statewide Gang Prosecution Unit is based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Albany and Augusta, Georgia.

*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government’s burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.

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