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United States of America v. Jauan Brown; Brianna Moore; Jauan Brown; William Davis
Date: 01-10-2025
Case Number: 25-CR-8
Judge: Jeffrey T. Gilbert
Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Cook County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Chicago
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Chicago, Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Drug Trafficking
Four Chicago Residents Charged in Federal Court as Part of Drug Trafficking Investigation
A drug trafficking investigation centered on the Northwest Side of Chicago has resulted in federal narcotics and firearm charges against four individuals.
The investigation, led by Homeland Security Investigations and the Chicago Police Department, utilized covert surveillance operations, undercover narcotics purchases, and wiretapped communications to shut down an open-air drug market in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood. As part of the investigation, law enforcement on Wednesday executed a court-authorized search of a residence in Chicago and discovered multi-kilogram quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine packaged for distribution.
Charged with federal drug offenses are JAUAN BROWN, 38, BRIUANNA MOORE, 26, and EYANNA ROSS, 21, all of Chicago. Charged with illegal firearm possession are Brown and WILLIAM DAVIS, 38, of Chicago. The four defendants made their initial appearances on Wednesday in federal court in Chicago.
In addition to the federal charges, 20 individuals were charged in state court as a result of this investigation.
The federal charges were announced by Morris Pasqual, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Sean Fitzgerald, Special Agent-in-Charge of HSI in Chicago, and Larry Snelling, Superintendent of CPD. Valuable assistance was provided by the IRS Criminal Investigation Chicago Field Office and the Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Task Force (HIDTA). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian F. Williamson and Kate McClelland represent the government in the federal cases.
The case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles drug trafficking organizations and other criminal networks that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local enforcement agencies.
The public is reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jauan Brown; Brianna Moore; J...?
The outcome was: The public is reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Which court heard United States of America v. Jauan Brown; Brianna Moore; J...?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Cook County), IL. The presiding judge was Jeffrey T. Gilbert.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jauan Brown; Brianna Moore; J...?
Plaintiff's attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Chicago. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Chicago, Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Jauan Brown; Brianna Moore; J... decided?
This case was decided on January 10, 2025.