DETROIT, Mich. — Seven Detroit residents are facing serious federal charges in a major case involving a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, money laundering, and weapons offenses, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The individuals charged are:
Tary Holcomb, 52
Maurice Hill, 56
James Thomas, 47
Curtis Weathers, 52
Jason Ford (age not provided)
Conrad Taylor, 48
Shantonio Brooks, 49
The defendants are accused of conspiring to distribute a range of controlled substances, including cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. The conspiracy charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
In addition to the drug trafficking charges, Holcomb and Thomas face further accusations for possessing firearms in connection with their drug trafficking activities. Holcomb is also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and for money laundering dating back to January 2023.
The case is being prosecuted by Judge Edmunds of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Federal agencies involved in the investigation include the FBI’s Detroit field office and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, Detroit Field Office. This case is part of a broader Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation, which combines efforts from federal, state, and local agencies to combat organized criminal networks.
Acting U.S. Attorney Beck emphasized the seriousness of the operation, stating that such criminal activity “puts far too many at risk and will not be tolerated in our district.”
The investigation and prosecution of this case continue, with more details expected to emerge as the legal proceedings unfold.
