Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Sheriff Richard Roundtree and numerous local, state and federal law enforcement announced results Thursday of the latest effort to dismantle the Augusta-based Trvpmoneyy gang.
Thirty members of the hybrid gang were indicted Tuesday on a combined 333 counts. Those in custody include the group’s alleged leader, Davion Heath of Grovetown, 24, and the gang’s primary suppliers of heavy narcotics, Carr said.
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Carr touted the work of the statewide gang prosecution unit created by his office two years ago, but said the effort was led by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and was ultimately a collaboration involving Richmond, Columbia, Burke, Gwinnett, Wilkes and other counties, the FBI, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Augusta Circuit District Attorney, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District and other agencies.
Trvpmoneyy’s alleged crimes include armed robberies, conspiracy to murder, aggravated assaults on peace officers and others, illegal gun transactions and drug trafficking, he said. The activities spanned metro Augusta counties as well as Cobb and Gwinnett, he said.
The investigation stemmed from Operation No Loyalty, an effort to dismantle the Loyalty Over Everything gang. The Loyalty gang’s rivalry with Trvpmoneyy led to the shooting death of Augusta 8-year-old Arbrie Anthony two years ago, and at least four other killings, he said.
Carr said street gang activity often impacts the state’s poorest, most diverse and immigrant communities, leaving children such as Arbrie Anthony caught in the crossfire.
Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree said his office will continue to engage all resources to combat street gangs.
“If individuals continue to make the conscious decision to participate, support or empower the activities of criminal street gangs in Richmond County, we will continue to work with our local, state, and federal partners to identify you, arrest you and prosecute you with the full weight of any and all criminal justice tools at our disposal,” the sheriff said.
Roundtree said 22 of the 30 suspects are already in custody at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, while eight are being actively sought.
Matt Ploskunak, FBI Atlanta’s supervisory senior resident agent, the federal agency would continue to assist state and local law enforcement in the fight against gangs.
“We will continue to make cutting-edge resources and expertise available to support our state and local partners and help identify and dismantle these criminal organizations,” Ploskunak said.
Trvpmoneyy or Trap Money was formed by Heath in 2020 and associates with the Inglewood Family Gangster Bloods and the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods, according to Carr’s office.
The announcement, held at the sheriff’s Southside Precinct, featured tables of seized guns and flashy gear favored by the gang, including rhinestone necklaces, custom door mats and other items with the gang’s signature red paisley “blood drop” pattern.
The group uses the numbers 185 and 1 9. The 1 9 is a reference to the 1900 block of Murphy Road, a primary narcotic distribution area for them, a statement said.
All of the defendants are charged with at least one count of violating the Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act between Feb. 15, 2022, and April 10, 2024, Carr’s office said.
The indicted suspects lived around the area at addresses including Grovetown, Hephzibah, Martinez and Augusta. Suspect Desmond Demmons was arrested at Augusta Housing Authority’s M.M. Scott apartments. Another, Janessa Freeman, claimed on social media to be a relationship manager at a local bank.
Those indicted are:
- Davion Heath, aka Vdough or TRVPMONEYY Vdough, 24, of Grovetown, on two counts of illegal use of a communication facility, six counts of violating the street gang act and two counts of violating RICO. Heath was found in possession of over 10 pounds of marijuana, according to the indictment.
- Desmond Demmons, aka Dez, 31, of Hephzibah, on 37 counts including conspiracy to commit murder, trafficking fentanyl and 22 counts of violating the street gang terrorism act. Demmons’ arrest address was at Augusta Housing Authority’s M.M. Scott Apartments. He was found in possession of over 10 pounds of marijuana, over 28 grams of methamphetamine and over 28 grams of fentanyl, according to the indictment.
- Darius Miller, 34, of Hephzibah
- Malik Taylor, aka Rich Regardless, 32, of Hephzibah, on 23 counts. Taylor was in possession of more than 14 grams of fentanyl.
- Larry Mims, aka Kodiak or Bear, 35, of Hephzibah
- Joshua McDaniel, aka JB, 39, of Martinez
- Earl Overton, aka BJ Blazin, 30, of Augusta, for conspiracy to commit murder and eight other counts
- Clifford Jones, aka Cliff, 22, of Augusta, on 21 counts including three counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer and eight street gang counts
- Devin Allen-Glover, aka Rambo, 22, of Augusta, on 35 counts, including 14 street gang counts and seven counts of possessing a firearm by a probationer on conditional discharge
- Lecadrick Colliler, aka Kilo, 23, of Augusta, who is currently incarcerated at Jenkins Correctional Facility
- Joshua Demmons, 29, of Augusta
- Traeon Perry, aka Klutch or TJ, 22, of Augusta
- Dominick Ryans, aka Domo, 33, of Augusta
- Ricardo McBride, 25, of Augusta
- Ellis McDaniel, aka Mac, 42, of Augusta
- Ionas Doggett, aka Plug, 21, of Augusta
- Jalen Landers, aka Hect G, 22, of Augusta
- Tillson McCray, aka Tip, 30, of Augusta
- Dezmund Mainor, aka Donk, 24, of Augusta
- Bryson McCray, aka Bman, 24, of Augusta
- Saraina Lewis, 36, of Augusta. Lewis and suspect Shequitta Lewis used their positions with Avis Car Rentals to obtain vehicles for the group, according to the indictment.
- Janessa Freeman, aka Nessa, 28, of Augusta.
Suspects indicted but listed Thursday as still wanted by authorities were:
- Myles Thomas, aka Mr. Infinity, 21, of Grovetown
- D’mond Jackson, aka Mondi, 29, of Augusta, on 29 counts including six counts of armed robbery and 10 street gang counts
- Jmar Wilson, aka Kussy, 23, of Augusta
- James Davis, aka Dolla or Man Man, 24, of Augusta
- Chase Russaw, aka Wakeo, 25, of Augusta
- Antonio Bush, 31, of Augusta
- Eddie Reese, aka Stro, 30, of Augusta
- Shequitta Lewis, 33, of Augusta
A copy of the indictment can be found here.
