WHITE PLAINS – A superseding
indictment unsealed Wednesday charged eight members and associates of
a Mount Vernon-based street gang, “Boss Playa Family,” or
“BPF,” with participating in a racketeering conspiracy and
firearms offenses. Certain members of the gang and associates were also
charged with murder in aiding racketeering and narcotics conspiracy.
Six of the eight were charged in the original indictment filed in August
2015 and have previously been taken into custody. The superseding indictment
charges two additional affiliates, Samuel Carlos and Anthony Jones, both
of whom were arrested on Wednesday.
“As alleged, members and associates of the BPF street gang wreaked
havoc in and around Mount Vernon, engaging in shootings, attempted shootings,
larcenies and narcotics trafficking,” said US Attorney Preet Bharara.
“A scourge on Mount Vernon, the BPF gang allegedly unleashed a wave
of violence in the city’s street.”
He said the indictment “serves as a reminder that the perpetrators
of gang violence in Mount Vernon will not escape the reach of law enforcement.”
The eight suspects are:
• Jamel Upson
• Samuel Carlos
• Anthony Junes
• Anthony Little
• Tyrone McCallum
• Portland Ramseur
• Gorham Valentine
• Jason White
