ATF raid in Canton Township connected to suspected violent Detroit street gang

Man's home raided in Canton Township as part of street gang bust

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Neighbors in a quiet Canton Township subdivision were shocked Wednesday morning to see federal officers raid a $330,000 home at the end of Leigh Court. 

The U.S. Attorney's Office said the raid was part of a larger street gang bust. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies busted the drug-dealing street gang operating on Detroit's east side. The gang goes by the name "Smokecamp" or "Original Paid Bosses."

Federal investigators said one of the so-called "bosses," Jerray Key, lives at the home in Canton Township. He was busted along with 12 other suspected gang members. 

Key, a/k/a “Chino,” “Dre,” 28, is charged with RICO conspiracy and willful engagement in firearms business without a license. He is accused of selling guns to other gang members. 

The feds said Key has been bold about his involvement in the gang. They say he posted gang-related business on Facebook and Instagram. 

"This indictment is the latest in a string of cases charging violent gang members in the City of Detroit," said U.S. Attorney Daniel L. Lemisch. "We are grateful to the Detroit One collaborative of law enforcement, who are all dedicated to improving the lives of the residents of Detroit."

READ MORE: 13 members of Detroit's violent 'Smokecamp' street gang indicted on RICO charges

The following men are facing the following charges:

  • Korey Sanders, a/k/a “No Loan Corleon,” “Stax,” 26, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy and willful engagement in firearms business without a license;
  • Jerray Key, a/k/a “Chino,” “Dre,” 28, of Canton, with RICO conspiracy and willful engagement in firearms business without a license;
  • Deshawn Langston, a/k/a “Pook,” “Slips,” 26, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;
  • Richard Langston, a/k/a “Dub,” “Rich,” “Blow,” 27, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;
  • Hakeem Bunnell, a/k/a “LB Dub,” 24, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and possession of a firearm during, and in relation to, a crime of violence;
  • Keenan Nielbock, a/k/a “Dolla,” “Keno” 30, of Taylor, with RICO conspiracy and willful engagement in firearms business without a license;
  • Caraun Key, a/k/a “Luch,” “Ron,” “Slick,” 26, of Detroit with RICO conspiracy;
  • Darryl Key, a/k/a “DB,” “Big Baby,” 27, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;
  • Tyree Williams, a/k/a “Snoop,” 24, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and possession of a firearm during, and in relation to, a crime of violence;
  • Romale Gibson Jr., a/k/a “Santana,” 24, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;
  • Cary Dailey, a/k/a “Cease,” 28, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy;
  • Antonio Langston, a/k/a “Tone,” 29, of Detroit, with RICO conspiracy; and
  • Carlos Davis, a/k/a “Los,” “Loso,” 24, of Detroit with RICO conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, possession of a firearm during, and in relation to, a crime of violence, and willful engagement in firearms business without a license.

About the Authors:

Local 4 Defender Shawn Ley is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has been with Local 4 News for more than a decade.