Nine men who are allegedly part of a criminal gang, were arrested by US Marshals and Akron police on Wednesday.
The suspects are charged with participating in a Criminal Gang and Conspiracy to Participate in a Criminal Gang, and authorities say part of the evidence that supports their indictment earlier this month, is based on information gathered through the Akron Crime Gun Intelligence Center.
They are:
• Isaiah Lillie
• Eric Cosey
• Jimmie McCully
• Ronald Jones
• Jordan Davis
• Rausheen Rivers
• Tyrus Toney
• Javeon Wright
• Michael Morale, Jr.
In a prepared statement, Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said, “These indictments are the result of a coordinated effort between Akron Police detectives and our law enforcement partners. Long-term investigations like this require a tremendous amount of patience and commitment to protecting our community. We will continue to focus our efforts on reducing violent crime in the city of Akron and disrupting criminal organizations that threaten the safety of our community.”
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik added, “Today’s indictments and arrests are the culmination of years of dedicated work from our Akron Police Department. These are offenders who were responsible for significant criminal activity in our community over a period of many years. These arrests reinforce that those committing crimes in our city will be held accountable for their actions. I want to thank all the law enforcement entities involved in today’s arrests especially the Akron Police Department, our federal partners with the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, as well as Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich for his office’s collaboration to see justice served.”
In addition, Summit County Prosecutor, Elliot Kolkovich observed, “On February 3, a Summit County Grand Jury indicted these individuals for gang activities that took place between 2019 and 2024. I want to commend Akron Police Department for their investigative work so far, as well as the collaboration of the U.S. Marshal Service and the Akron Crime Gun Intelligence Center that allowed us to apprehend these individuals. Organized crime has no place in Summit County, and my office will prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law.”
