Jamiesfeast – A Southeast D.C.-based drug trafficking network has led to the sentencing of a man to 15 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) announcement on Monday.
41-year-old Corenzo Mobery, also known as “Snowman,” admitted his guilt on October 16, 2023, for charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine, possession of a firearm in connection to drug trafficking, unlawful possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, and other related offenses. The prosecution revealed his involvement with the notorious “MLK Crew.”
He received his sentencing on January 31st.
After the arrest of 17 MLK Crew defendants, the USAO reported a significant decrease of 63% in violent crime in the area. The group was involved in the distribution of various drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, PCP, and marijuana.
Targeting the limited number of people driving violence in our community—either because they are directly using violence or engaging in criminal conduct that is a magnet violence—is a tried-and-true, evidence-based strategy for combatting violence. The defendants operated a drug trafficking network that preyed upon the neighborhood where it operated. Immediately after these defendants were arrested, this neighborhood saw a substantial reduction in instances of violent crime. And, more than two years after their arrest, the neighborhood is still experiencing less violent crime than it was experiencing before their arrest. Those driving violence in other neighborhoods in our community need to know that we are currently working with federal law enforcement partners and MPD to ensure they are brought to justice, just as these defendants were. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves
After serving 15 years in prison, Mobery will also be subject to three years of supervised release.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith emphasized the critical role of protecting our communities from criminal networks that exploit the vulnerable and perpetuate violence. The successful prosecution of Corenzo Mobery and his associates serves as a testament to the significance of safeguarding our neighborhoods. Chief Smith highlighted the importance of dismantling such networks, which ultimately leads to the creation of safer spaces where families can flourish and children can grow without fear. She further emphasized the power of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the community in forging a brighter and safer future for everyone.
Police said that the MLK Crew’s drug trafficking led to drug-related crime in the area, including fights, shootings, robberies, and murders, including the death of a co-defendant’s six-year-old daughter.
Mobery was charged with 16 other people, and all of them have pleaded guilty and been given terms ranging from 24 to 180 months.