“Goonies” street gang members charged with racketeering, narcotics, firearms offenses

WHITE PLAINS – Eight members and associates of Mount Vernon’s Goonies street gang have been indicted on federal charges related to racketeering, narcotics and firearms offenses. They allegedly engaged in attempted murder, drug dealing and firearms offenses in their drive to distribute crack cocaine and marijuana.
Charged are Markel Overton, also known as “Kellz;” Thomas Blanton, also known as “LT;” Marquis Collier, also known as “Keise;” Kadeem Dinham, also known as “Polo;” Donnie Dixon, also known as “Scooter;” Raheem Jones, also known as “Rah Trigger;” Jamaal Sinclair, also known as “Diggz;” and Noel Smith, also known as “Georgie.”
“This gang was allegedly engaged in serious criminal activity that included shooting incidents, armed robberies, gun possession and narcotics distribution,” said Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Carpino Jr. “We are pleased that this is now coming to an end.”