Authorities have charged a man and a woman in connection with an alleged nationwide criminal enterprise that resulted in the death of a New York man. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton announced charges against Jalen Teague, also known as “Bizzle” or “Too Official,” and Cheleia Council Sanders, known as “Mercedes,” for their alleged roles in a racketeering conspiracy that led to a fatality, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
According to an indictment unsealed in the Southern District of New York, prosecutors allege that between late 2022 and mid-2024, the defendants carried out more than 100 robberies using gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, or GHB. Authorities state that victims were targeted based on perceived wealth, including visible luxury items such as high-end watches, and were allegedly incapacitated with the drug before being robbed. The Justice Department alleges that Teague and others engaged in a recurring scheme involving drugging and theft, which prosecutors say resulted in physical and emotional harm to victims and, in one instance, the fatal poisoning of a victim in August 2023.
Christopher Roberts of the DEA emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, stating that the charges against Jalen Teague for allegedly leading a scheme to target, rob, and poison victims, including one case that resulted in death, reflect the severe consequences of using controlled substances to commit crimes. Roberts also noted the dual nature of GHB, a substance that has legitimate medical uses but can cause significant harm when misused…