Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia | U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia
Eight individuals, alleged members and associates of the GoodFellas gang, have been indicted on federal charges including attempted murder in aid of racketeering and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia on March 4, 2025, and unsealed on March 13, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. stated, "This indictment reflects the collective determination of our Office and law enforcement partners to confront the deadly cycle of gang violence perpetrated by criminal organizations like GoodFellas whose violence and disregard for public safety threaten the security of our communities." He added that while the offenses occurred several years ago, these charges aim to demonstrate their commitment to seeking justice for victims.
FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown commented on the impact of violent gangs: "These are not victimless crimes. Communities are hurting and will continue to be impacted as long as violent gangs engage in bloody street wars." He emphasized the FBI's ongoing collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to combat such organizations.
Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Gibbons highlighted the importance of law enforcement collaboration: "This case shows the importance of law enforcement collaboration successfully targeting violent gang members." He noted that this indictment sends a message that ATF and its partners will continue to investigate and protect citizens.
The GoodFellas gang is known for recruiting members primarily from Atlanta neighborhoods and Georgia jails and prisons. Their activities include drug trafficking, robbery, carjacking, fraud, and firearms trafficking. Violence is used to protect their operations.
The indictment details specific incidents involving defendants Frank Hubbert, Montavis Jones, Darian Sheppard, De’Andre Jackson, Ephram Marshall, Tahj Rankine, Leonunte Carson, and Ahday Nelson-George. Allegations include a January 17, 2021 incident where Hubbert and Nelson-George allegedly demanded vehicle keys at gunpoint during a music video shoot leading to gunfire exchange; a February 2 shooting at an Atlanta gas station by Sheppard et al., targeting another gang; and a February 10 shooting injuring three people including a child.
Charges against individuals vary but include multiple counts related to attempted murder in aid of racketeering and discharge of firearms in furtherance of crimes of violence.
Members of the public are reminded that these charges are allegations only. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt at trial.
The investigation is led by the FBI with assistance from other agencies including ATF and local law enforcement bodies. The prosecution team includes Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren E. Renaud among others from both district offices involved.
For more information contact U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office via email or phone provided above.
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