CHARLOTTE, NC– Federal criminal indictments were served to multiple Charlotte drug traffickers Friday.
The FBI along with CMPD arrested and charged 13 of the 15 defendants named in a federal indictment after an eight month long investigation.
- Γ―βΒ· Noel Rondell Alexander, a/k/a βFloyd,β 25 of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Akanni Butler, a/k/a βKB,β 29, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Anthony Carter, a/k/a βSanchez,β 26, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Akeem Ford, a/k/a βNike,β 21, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Kenate Funderburk, a/k/a βTay,β 35, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Shemia Glenn, a/k/a βPooh,β 22, of Charlotte. (not arrested yet)
- Γ―βΒ· Isaac Hampton, a/k/a βIke,β 26, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· William Kee, III, 20, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Anthony C. Lindsay, a/k/a βChez,β 26, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Keith Rivera, 23, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Rodney Smith, a/k/a βMan,β 22, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Jonathan Stewart, a/k/a βJ Rock,β 29, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Antonio Sullivan, a/k/a βPooh,β 36, of Charlotte. (not arrested yet)
- Γ―βΒ· Vincent Thompson, 32, of Charlotte. (in custody)
- Γ―βΒ· Jamel Watson, a/k/a βMan,β18, of Charlotte. (in custody)
Authorities say majority of the charges were related to cocaine and crack cocaine distribution, police say they are still looking for six more suspects linked to the drug charges.
The arrests were made early Friday morning as part of a investigation to target and reduce violent crime in Mecklenburg county.
Law enforcement say they focused their attention on a street corner in Beatties Ford Road area formally controlled by drug conspirators.
βTodayβs arrests are the result of a coordinated effort of law enforcement partners,
working together to target a hot spot for criminal activity. We will continue to work side-by-side
side to identify and prosecute those who are responsible for spreading drugs in our streets and
wreaking havoc in our neighborhoods,β said U.S. Attorney Tompkins. Tompkins also
commended all the agents and officers who participated in this morningβs round up and thanked
them for their commitment to serving and protecting our communities.
