Massive FBI Roundup In NoVa Results In 28 Arrests

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The FBI conducted a huge roundup of suspected gang members throughout Northern Virginia as well as the District Wednesday afternoon, and 28 people face gun and drug charges as a result.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives (ATF) along with the FBI in collaboration with a number of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials -- more than 300 agents were involved -- rounded up the individuals as part of Operation Tin Panda, which began in the spring.

The operation involved "jointly investigating area Blood gangs involved in violent crime and other criminal activity in Northern Virginia," according to a statement from the U.S. Justice Department.

"During the course of this investigation, more than 30 individuals throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and California, who were illegally selling firearms and controlled substances or were involved in other criminal acts, have been arrested," the statement reads. "Prior to search warrants executed today, Operation Tin Panda resulted in the recovery of over 71 firearms and approximately 1,292 grams of cocaine base, 4,408 grams of cocaine, 23,838 grams of marijuana, 2,152 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 815 grams of heroin, and 36,075 grams of THC. During search warrants executed today, law enforcement seized more firearms, heroin, and other controlled substances."

Of those arrested, 22 face federal charges while six face state charges.

Here's a list of the arrested individuals:

Conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, Use and Carry of a Firearm During and in Relation to Drug Trafficking

Charge(s)

Tarvell Vandiver, 29

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine base

Jerry McAllister, 42

Laurel, Maryland

Conspiracy to Distribute 100 grams or more of heroin

Rashourn Niles, 37

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine

Chennor Bah, 30

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine

Nasiru Carew, 35

Dale City

Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

Nathaniel Bruce Cobbold, 27

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

Jamar Cox, 30

Hyattsville, Maryland

Use and Carry of Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime

Robert Evans, 27

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute THC

Deion Wright, 25

Alexandria

Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime

Kelvin Bennett, 27

Washington, D.C.

Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime

Cydrick Delrosario, 58

Springfield

Conspiracy to Distribute 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine

Raheem Kelly, 39

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute 28 grams or more of Cocaine Base

Tayvon Patterson, 24

Elkridge, Maryland

Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime

Tavon Bailey, 27

District Heights, MD

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Alpha Kamara, 20

Woodbridge

Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime

Tavon Ferguson, 24

Triangle

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Samantha Winter, 22

Culpepper

False Statements During the Purchase of a Firearm

Kaitlin McCabe, 19

Woodbridge

Possession and Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm

Marcus Andrei Harris, 27

Washington, D.C.

Conspiracy to Distribute 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Use and Carry of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime

Teodoro Gonzales, 37

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute 5 Grams or more of Methamphetamine, Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Orean Anthony Hayden, 29

Alexandria

Use and Carry of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime

Frederick Preston Gaarsoe Turner, 36

Woodbridge

Conspiracy to Distribute 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute

Bryan Matthews, 19

Alexandria

Use and Carry of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime

Brandon Edler, 23

Fredericksburg

Conspiracy to Distribute 28 grams or more of Cocaine Base

Anthony Lozada, 18

Woodbridge

Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

Ezana Demisse, 25

Alexandria

Use and Carry of a Firearm During and in Relation to Drug Trafficking

Michael Lederer, 31

Woodbridge

Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

Cory Patterson, 34

Fredericksburg

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