RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Six Raleigh men are facing several charges in connection to kidnapping and robbing someone earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday.
A federal grand jury returned an indictment on June 21, charging the men with kidnapping, robbery, use of a firearm during a violent crime as well as conspiracy, DOJ officials said. Some of the men were also charged with separate gun and drug offenses.
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“Two years ago, we launched a new multi-agency partnership to drive down violent crime in Raleigh,” U.S. Attorney Michael Easley said in a statement. “Today’s announcement shows the next phase of our strategy: a proactive focus on federal charges for violent offenders. We want Raleigh citizens to know our partners are working around the clock to keep our city safe.”
According to the indictment, the following men conspired to kidnap and rob an adult victim:
- Mario Scott (age 21)
- Tyferia Shakur Sherrod (age 23)
- Donta Lamont Bush Jr. (age 24)
- Hasheem Langston (age 23)
- Quest Jaquan Davis (age 29)
- Deivon Jalil Spidle (age 22)