Portsmouth, Va. – Portsmouth Police’s Gang Suppression Unit have arrested 26 people after a long-term investigation into the Gangster Disciples Criminal Street Gang.
The unit focused on the sale and distribution of drugs and firearms in Portsmouth.
Indictments for the 26 suspects were approved by a Portsmouth Grand Jury and the Gang Suppression Unit on March 6th.
The task of locating and arresting the suspects began afterwards.
Over 11 pounds of marijuana as well as large amounts of DMT/MDMA hallucinogens, prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine, THC lollipops, and several firearms were recovered.
Over 150 charges were handed out.
Arrested suspects:
27 year-old Saul C. Bright of the 100 block of Oregon Avenue, Portsmouth was charged with five felony counts of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, one felony count of possession of a controlled substance, two felony counts of conspiracy and one felony count of possession of a firearm with drugs.
24 year-old James T. Hiltibran of the 10 block of Greenland Boulevard, Portsmouth was charged with one felony count of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and one felony count of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
39 year-old Wayman R. Jennings, Jr. of the 10 block of Wake Forest Court, Portsmouth was charged with eight felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and eight felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
24 year-old Casey L. Meeks of the 10 block of Fairview Circle S, Portsmouth was charged with one felony count of receipt of a stolen firearm, one count of possession of a firearm by convicted felon, one felony count of Possession with the intent to distribute Marijuana and the sale of drugs on or near a school.
24 year-old Stephen J. Morrison of the 1000 block of Martin Avenue, Portsmouth was charged with three felony counts of possession with the intent to distribute, two felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school, two felony counts of manufacture a controlled substance and four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance.
24 year-old Charles M. Riggins III of the 200 block of Park Manor Road, Portsmouth was charged with one felony count of possession of a controlled substance and one felony count of possession of a firearm with drugs.
29 year-old Lamarr R. Smith of the 700 block of Douglas Avenue, Portsmouth was charged with ten felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and eight felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
24 year-old Marcus J. Wilkins of the 1800 block of Richmond Avenue, Portsmouth was charged with five felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and five counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
28 year-old Morgan L. Schepp of the 300 block of Deal Drive, Portsmouth was charges with two felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and one felony count of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
21 year-old Jason T. Whitlow of the 400 block of N. Main Street, Suffolk was charged with four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and one felony count of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
23 year-old Robert A. Saunders Jr. of the 900 block of Suburban Parkway, Portsmouth was charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance.
27 year old Darrell J. Ross of the 4100 block of Race Street, Portsmouth was charged with two felony counts of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and one felony count of transporting a controlled substance into Virginia.
23 year-old Branden L. Ratliff of the 600 block of Ferry Road, Portsmouth was charged with four felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and three felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
21 year-old Tyler C. Pittman of the 200 block of Deal Drive, Portsmouth was charged with two felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and one felony count of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
48 year-old Roxanne E. Pittman of the 200 block of Deal Drive, Portsmouth was charged with seven felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and three felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
25 year-old Wesley R. McCarty of the 100 block of Oregon Avenue, Portsmouth was charged with three felony count of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and one felony count of conspiracy.
49 year-old Selita M. Kingsbur of the 3300 block of Scott Street, Portsmouth was charged with one felony count of possession/sale of a controlled substance.
26 year-old Angela K. Jackson of the 1000 block of Stanley Road, Portsmouth was charged with one felony count of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and one felony count of possession/sale of a controlled substance.
23 year-old Adam T. Jackson of the 1000 block of Stanley Road, Portsmouth was charged with three felony counts of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
19 year-old Joshua C. Howell of the 900 block of Martin Avenue, Portsmouth was charged with two felony counts of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, two felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and one felony count of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
26 year-old Richard J. Hocutt of the 800 block of City Park Avenue, Portsmouth was charged with three felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and three felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school. Hocutt also had two outstanding warrants for contempt of court and failure to appear.
31 year-old Johnnie L. Grant of the 2500 block of Graham Street, Portsmouth was charged with one felony count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
38 year-old Richard A. Congleton of the 20 block of Easton Street, Portsmouth was charged with four felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance.
25 year-old Stefan D. Clark of the 3700 block of Towne Point Road, Portsmouth was charged with two felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and two felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
26 year-old Joshua B. Brisson of the 4100 block of Weyanoke Drove, Portsmouth was charged with four felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and two felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
19 year-old Nicholas I. Bowman of the 3600 block of Griffin Street, Portsmouth was charged with three felony counts of possession/sale of a controlled substance and two felony counts of the sale of drugs on or near a school.
