11 charged in 114-count gang indictment in Laurens County

The defendants are associates of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty, or MPL.

January 23, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Attorney General Chris Carr announced on Tuesday that 11 people have been charged in a 114-count indictment in Laurens County obtained by his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit.

The defendants are associates of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty, or MPL. They are alleged to have conspired together to obtain money, property and firearms by engaging in a pattern of criminal activity, including murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and dealing in controlled substances. The multi-agency operation resulted in the recovery of guns and drugs, including cocaine with fentanyl and fentanyl pills.

This case was investigated by the Dublin Police Department, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Gang Task Force, the GBI’s Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the Swainsboro Police Department, the Wrightsville Police Department, ATF, FBI and the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit.

The Enterprise:

Money Power Loyalty, or MPL, is a hybrid criminal street gang that originated in Laurens County. MPL associates typically align themselves with the 1831 Pirus and the Rollin’ 20s Neighborhood Bloods, both of which are traditional west coast Blood sets.

The defendants in this case, all of whom are alleged to be associates of MPL, are as follows:

Jamil Thompkins (also known as “Slime”), 23, of Dublin
Gregory Floyd (also known as “7eventimez”), 21, of Dublin
Jayqwan Stephens (also known as “Settripz”), 23, of Dublin
Keoctavious Devoe (also known as “Jaxkboy”), 21, of Dublin
Lequayvion Stuckey (also known as “MPL Silent” or “1482 Silent”), 20, of Dublin
Askiri Lewis (also known as “Glo” or “Glizzy”), 25, of Dublin
Jarquavious Stanley (also known as “Maniak7” or “Luh Demon”), 24, of Dublin
Daylon Vickers (also known as “Hotboy”), 23, of Dublin
Jacorey Reese (also known as “Blxxdy Ratxhet”), 23, of Dublin
George Jackson (also known as “G7”), 26, of Dublin
Gerez Duty (also known as “OG Duty” or “20Gauge”), 26, of Dublin

Gerez Duty is believed to be the founder of MPL.

Askiri Lewis is believed to be one of the street leaders of MPL, with George Jackson and Jayqwan Stephens also holding leadership roles in the enterprise.

The Conspiracy:

Each of the defendants has been charged with at least one count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

Specifically, between February 1, 2016, to January 11, 2024, the defendants are alleged to have conspired together and with others to achieve the following objectives:

Acquire United States currency, weapons and other property;
Maintain and increase the reputation, power and influence of the enterprise;
Enhance the reputation of the enterprise through the posting of messages, images and videos promoting its size, profitability and readiness to engage in acts of violence; and
Establish and maintain the enterprise’s structure through the payment and collection of dues and the distribution of proceeds from criminal activity among associates.

Overall, the indictment includes 114 overt acts of which the defendants are alleged to have committed in furtherance of the conspiracy and to effect its objectives and purposes.

Murder, aggravated assault, armed Robbery and other Charges:

The Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit presented evidence to a Laurens County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of all 11 defendants on January 22, 2024.

Along with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, several defendants are also facing additional charges. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Jamil Thompkins is facing charges for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Travis Plummer on July 12, 2020;
Askiri Lewis, Jayqwan Stephens, Keoctavious Devoe, and Lequayvion Stuckey are facing charges for their alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting that occurred on April 20, 2021, at a home that was occupied by 12 individuals, including nine children; and
Gregory Floyd is facing charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Jan. 20, 2022, at the Hop-In gas station.

A full list of all charges against each of the defendants is included below.

Jamil Thompkins:

1 count of Murder
2 counts of Felony Murder
8 counts of Aggravated Assault
1 count of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
1 count of Possession of Scheule II Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
1 count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
10 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
3 counts of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
1 count of Terroristic Threats

Gregory Floyd:

1 count of Attempted Murder
7 counts of Aggravated Assault
4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree

Jayqwan Stephens:

12 counts of Aggravated Assault
1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
1 count of Sale of Marijuana
10 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
1 count of Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun
1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
1 count of Illegal Use of a Communication Facility

Keoctavious Devoe:

14 counts of Aggravated Assault
1 count of Armed Robbery
1 count of Hijacking a Motor Vehicle
5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree

Lequayvion Stuckey:

12 counts of Aggravated Assault
1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree
1 count of False Swearing

Askiri Lewis:

12 counts of Aggravated Assault
1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
6 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime
1 count of Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree

Jarquavious Stanley:

4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
2 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
1 count of Tampering with Evidence
1 count of Felling or Attempting to Elude

Daylon Vickers:

2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Jacorey Reese:

2 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
2 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

George Jackson:

1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

Gerez Duty:

1 count of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

A copy of the indictment can be found here. No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Office of the Attorney General.