State of Oklahoma v. Joeiune Deonte Nelson, Chayentra Ray, Jaden L. Dean, George Washington Mason, IV, and Marcos Grayson

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with:

The case began May 8, 2025, when Tulsa police responded to a drive-by shooting near East 56th Street North and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Investigators said officers recovered multiple AR-style firearms from the SUV after the crash. Police also said one suspect told investigators the group had been looking for a specific victim before opening fire.

Count # 1.
Count as Filed: SWIK, SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL, in violation of 21 O.S. 652 A
Date of Offense: 05/08/2025
MASON, GEORGE WASHINGTON IV
Disposed: CONVICTION, 01/27/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 A
DEAN, JADEN L
Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/02/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 A
GRAYSON, MARCOS
Disposed: DISMISSED, 04/29/2026.
Count as Disposed: SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 A
NELSON, JOEIUNE DEONTE
Disposed: CONVICTION, 10/20/2026. Jury Trial
Count as Disposed: SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 A
Count # 2.
Count as Filed: SWIK, USE OF A VEHICLE IN DISHARGE OF A WEAPON, in violation of 21 O.S. 652 B
Date of Offense: 05/08/2025
MASON, GEORGE WASHINGTON IV
Disposed: CONVICTION, 01/27/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: USE OF A VEHICLE IN DISHARGE OF A WEAPON(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 B
DEAN, JADEN L
Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/02/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: USE OF A VEHICLE IN DISHARGE OF A WEAPON(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 B
GRAYSON, MARCOS
Disposed: DISMISSED, 04/29/2026.
Count as Disposed: USE OF A VEHICLE IN DISHARGE OF A WEAPON(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 B
NELSON, JOEIUNE DEONTE
Disposed: CONVICTION, 10/20/2026. Jury Trial
Count as Disposed: USE OF A VEHICLE IN DISHARGE OF A WEAPON(SWIK)
Violation of 21 O.S. 652 B
Count # 3.
Count as Filed: OWPN, POSSESSION OF A FIREARM AFCF, in violation of 21 O.S. 1283
Date of Offense: 05/08/2025
NELSON, JOEIUNE DEONTE
Disposed: CONVICTION, 10/20/2026. Jury Trial
Count as Disposed: POSSESSION OF A FIREARM AFCF(OWPN)
Violation of 21 O.S. 1283
Count # 4.
Count as Filed: CHN, CHILD NEGLECT, in violation of 21 O.S. 843.5 (C)
Date of Offense: 05/08/2025
MASON, GEORGE WASHINGTON IV
Disposed: CONVICTION, 01/27/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: CHILD NEGLECT(CHN)
Violation of 21 O.S. 843.5 (C)
RAY, CHAYENTRIA
Disposed: DEFERRED, 04/28/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: CHILD NEGLECT(CHN)
Violation of 21 O.S. 843.5 (C)
Count # 5.
Count as Filed: FE1A, ENDANGERING OTHERS WHILE ELUDING POLICE OFFICER, in violation of 21 O.S. 540A (B)
Date of Offense: 05/08/2025
MASON, GEORGE WASHINGTON IV
Disposed: CONVICTION, 01/27/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: ENDANGERING OTHERS WHILE ELUDING POLICE OFFICER(FE1A)
Violation of 21 O.S. 540A (B)
Count # 6.
Count as Filed: ODM, GANG RELATED OFFENSE, in violation of 21 O.S. 856.3
Date of Offense: 05/08/2025
MASON, GEORGE WASHINGTON IV
Disposed: DISMISSED, 01/27/2026. Dismissed- Request of the State
Count as Disposed: GANG RELATED OFFENSE(ODM)
Violation of 21 O.S. 856.3
DEAN, JADEN L
Disposed: CONVICTION, 04/02/2026. Guilty Plea
Count as Disposed: GANG RELATED OFFENSE(ODM)
Violation of 21 O.S. 856.3
GRAYSON, MARCOS
Disposed: DISMISSED, 04/29/2026.
Count as Disposed: GANG RELATED OFFENSE(ODM)
Violation of 21 O.S. 856.3
NELSON, JOEIUNE DEONTE
Disposed: CONVICTION, 10/20/2026. Jury Trial
Count as Disposed: GANG RELATED OFFENSE(ODM)
Violation of 21 O.S. 856.3

George Washington Mason:

JUDGE DAWN MOODY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, NOT IN CUSTODY, AND IS REPRESENTED BY MIKE MANNING. THE STATE IS REPRESENTED BY AUSTIN GIPSON-BLACK. CASE ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED. CASE CALLED FOR DISPOSITION NO ISSUE. DEFENDANT SWORN IN OPEN COURT. THE DEFENDANT WAIVES RIGHTS TO JURY AND NON-JURY TRIAL. THE DEFENDANT ENTERS A PLEA OF GUILTY. THE COURT ACCEPTS THE DEFENDANT'S PLEA OF GUILTY. THE COURT FINDS THE DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED AS FOLLOWS:

COUNT 1: TWENTY (20) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED A $600.00 FINE, $150.00 VICTIM COMPENSATION ASSESSMENT, PLUS COSTS.

COUNT 2: TWENTY (20) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 4: TWENTY (20) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 5: FIVE (5) YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 6: DISMISSED COST TO STATE.

ALL COUNTS TO RUN CONCURRENT. DEFENDANT TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF 85% RULE.

DEFENDANT SUBJECT TO MARY RIPPY VIOLENT CRIME OFFENDERS REGISTRATION ACT. DEFENDANT TO FORFEIT ALL FIREARMS.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 AND J&S ISSUED. BOND EXONERATED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT ISSUED TO JAIL.

Jaden L. Dean:

JUDGE DAWN MOODY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY, AND IS REPRESENTED BY BRETT SWAB AND JAY SWAB. THE STATE IS REPRESENTED BY AUSTIN GIPSON-BLACK. CASE ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED BY THE COURT. CASE CALLED FOR SENTENCING AFTER BLIND PLEA AND PSI. REPORTS RECEIVED; COPIES FURNISHED TO PARTIES. ARGUMENT HEARD AS TO SENTENCING. FINDING AND SENTENCING HELD. THE COURT FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO:

COUNT 1: TWENTY (20) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 2: TWENTY (20) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 6: FIVE (5) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) TO RUN CONCURRENT. COUNT SIX (6) TO RUN CONSECUTIVE TO COUNT ONE (1). DEFENDANT TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF 85% RULE. OFFENDER SUBJECT TO MARY RIPPY VIOLENT CRIME OFFENDERS REGISTRATION ACT. DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW IS DENIED AT THIS TIME.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 AND J&S ISSUED. JUDGMENT & SENTENCE ISSUED. BOND EXONERATED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT ISSUED TO JAIL.

Chayentria Ray:

JUDGE DAWN MOODY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, NOT IN CUSTODY, AND IS REPRESENTED BY KENT WEBB. THE STATE IS REPRESENTED BY AUSTIN GIPSON-BLACK. CASE ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED BY THE COURT. CASE CALLED FOR SENTENCING AFTER BLIND PLEA AND PSI. REPORTS RECEIVED; COPIES FURNISHED TO PARTIES. ARGUMENT HEARD AS TO SENTENCING. FINDING AND SENTENCING HELD. THE COURT FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY. DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO:

COUNT 4: COURT WITHHOLDS A FINDING OF GUILTY AND DEFERS FOR SEVEN (7) YEARS UNTIL 4/25/33 AT 9:00AM IN RM 406. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

DEFENDANT TO BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY SENTENCING. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF 85% RULE.

DEFENDANT TO COMPLETE PARENTING CLASSES, DRUG AND ALCOHOL ASSESSMENT, AND FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDATIONS. DEFENDANT TO HAVE RANDOM UA'S, OBTAIN A FULL-TIME JOB, AND IS ORDERED TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH THE VICTIMS OR CO-DEFENDANTS.

COMPLIANCE REVIEW SET FOR 7/27/26 AT 9AM IN ROOM 406.

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS, RULE 8 ISSUED, ORDER OF DEFERRED SENTENCE ISSUED, BOND EXONERATED. COURT AUTHORIZES PR BOND FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE REVIEW.

Marcos Grayson:

JUDGE DAWN MOODY: DEFENDANT NOT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY, APPEARANCE WAIVED AND REPRESENTED BY BRIAN MARTIN. THE STATE IS REPRESENTED BY AUSTIN GIPSON-BLACK. CASE CALLED FOR STATUS OF JURY TRIAL. THE STATE ANNOUNCES CASE DISMISSED COST TO STATE FOR PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION. RELEASE ISSUED TO JAIL.


Joeiun Deonte Nelson:

JUDGE DAWN MOODY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY AND REPRESENTED BY JASON LYLE. STATE REPRESENTED BY AUSTIN GIPSON-BLACK AND LEYNA CHURCHILL. COURT REPORTER ABBEY YODER IS PRESENT. CASE CALLED FOR JURY TRIAL AND PARTIES ANNOUNCE READY FOR TRIAL. THE JURORS ARE CALLED AND SWORN AS TO QUALIFICATIONS. THE JURY IS IMPANELED AND EXAMINED FOR CAUSE. THE FOLLOWING JUROR(S) IS(ARE) EXCUSED FOR CAUSE: SEVEN (7). THE JURORS ARE ACCEPTED FOR CAUSE. PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ISSUED BY THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: FIVE (5). PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ISSUED BY THE DEFENDANT: FIVE (5). THE FOLLOWING JURORS ARE ACCEPTED AND SWORN TO TRY THE CAUSE: TWELVE (12). THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA WAIVES PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE FOR ALTERNATE JURORS. PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ISSUED BY THE DEFENSE FOR ALTERNATE JURORS: ONE (1). THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATE JURORS ARE SELECTED: NONE. THE RULE OF SEQUESTRATION WAS INVOKED. TWO (2) WITNESSES SWORN AND TESTIMONY HEARD. STATE PRESENTS EVIDENCE AND RESTS. DEFENDANT DEMURS AND THE DEMURRER IS OVERRULED. DEFENDANT PRESENTS EVIDENCE AND RESTS. DEFENDANT MOVES FOR DIRECTED VERDICT AND IS OVERRULED. BOTH SIDES REST. THE JURY IS INSTRUCTED AS TO THE LAW. CLOSING ARGUMENTS ARE MADE. THE SWEARING OF THE BAILIFF IS WAIVES AND AT 2:25PM, THE BAILIFF AND JURY RETIRE FOR DELIBERATION. AT 5:10PM, THE JURY RETURNS INTO OPEN COURT WITH THEIR VERDICT, WHICH IS READ IN OPEN COURT AND IS TO WIT:

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIND THE DEFENDANT GUILTY OF THE CHARGE OF COUNT A: SHOOTING WITH INTENT TO KILL.

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIND THE DEFENDANT GUILTY OF THE CHARGE OF COUNT B: USE OF A VEHICLE IN DSCHARGE OF A WEAPON.

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIND THE DEFENDANT GUILTY OF THE CHARGE OF COUNT C: GANG RELATED OFFENSE.

CASE CALLED FOR SECOND STAGE PROCEEDINGS. PARTIES PRESENT. OPENING STATEMENT BY THE STATE IS HEARD. DEFENSE WAIVES OPENING STATEMENT. STATE PRESENTS EVIDENCE AND RESTS. THE COURT CONDUCTS CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS. CLOSING ARGUMENTS ARE MADE. DEFENDANT DEMURS TO THE EVIDENCE AND MOVES FOR A DIRECTED VERDICT. AT 5:32PM, THE BAILIFF AND JURY RETIRE FOR DELIBERATION. AT 5:35PM, THE JURY RETURNS INTO OPEN COURT WITH THEIR VERDICT, WHICH IS READ IN OPEN COURT AND IS TO WIT:

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIND THE DEFENDANT GUILTY OF THE CHARGE OF COUNT D: POSSESSION OF A FIREARM AFCF.

CASE CALLED FOR THIRD STAGE PROCEEDINGS. PARTIES PRESENT. OPENING STATEMENT BY THE STATE IS HEARD. DEFENSE WAIVES OPENING STATEMENT. STATE PRESENTS EVIDENCE AND RESTS. THE COURT CONDUCTS CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS. CLOSING ARGUMENTS ARE MADE. DEFENDANT DEMURS TO THE EVIDENCE AND MOVES FOR A DIRECTED VERDICT. AT 6:14PM, THE BAILIFF AND JURY RETIRE FOR DELIBERATION. AT 6:39PM, THE JURY RETURNS INTO OPEN COURT WITH THEIR VERDICT, WHICH IS READ IN OPEN COURT AND IS TO WIT:

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIX PUNISHMENT AT COUNT A: THIRTY (30) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIX PUNISHMENT AT COUNT B: THIRTY (30) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIX PUNISHMENT AT COUNT C: FIVE (5) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

WE, THE JURY IMPANELED AND SWORN IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED CAUSE, DO UPON OUR OATHS FIX PUNISHMENT AT COUNT D: TEN (10) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

JURORS CONCURRING, SIGNED BY FOREMAN. JURY DISCHARGED. COURT ORDERS DEFENDANT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. BOND EXONERATED. NEW BOND SET IN THE AMOUNT OF HOLD WITHOUT BOND. FORMAL SENTENCING SET FOR 10/20/26 AT 9AM IN ROOM 406. TWELVE (12) WITNESS(ES) SWORN AND TESTIMONY HEARD IN TRIAL.

JUDGE DAWN MOODY: DEFENDANT PRESENT, IN CUSTODY, REPRESENTED BY JASON LILE. STATE REPRESENTED BY AUSTIN GIPSON-BLACK AND LEYNA CHURCHILL. COURT REPORTER ABBEY YODER IS PRESENT. CASE CALLED FOR FORMAL SENTENCING AFTER JURY TRIAL. ARGUMENT HEARD AS TO SENTENCING. COURT FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY & SENTENCES DEFENDANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JURY VERDICT.

COUNT 1: THIRTY (30) YEARS ALL IN THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 2: THIRTY (30) YEARS ALL IN THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 3: TEN (10) YEARS ALL IN THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

COUNT 6: FIVE (5) YEARS ALL IN THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. DEFENDANT ASSESSED COSTS ONLY.

THE COURT WAIVES ALL FINES AND COSTS IN THIS CASE.

DEFENDANT TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED AND EARNED. ALL COUNTS TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF 85% RULE. DEFENDANT SUBJECT TO MARY RIPPY VIOLENT CRIME OFFENDERS' REGISTRATION ACT.

THE COURT ALLOWS JASON LILE TO FORMALLY WITHDRAW. MIRANDA SNODGRASS APPOINTED AS COUNSEL FOR APPEAL PURPOSES.

Joeiun Deonte Nelson:

DEFENDANT ADVISED OF APPEAL RIGHTS. RULE 8 AND JUDGMENT & SENTENCE ISSUED. BOND EXONERATED. COMMITMENT FOR PUNISHMENT ISSUED TO JAIL.