Dallas, Texas – A Dallas federal jury has convicted a 40-year-old gang member on a wide range of drug trafficking and firearm charges, marking a major outcome in a sweeping investigation that targeted criminal activity along a troubled corridor in South Dallas. Jamarian Augustus Hewitt, also known as “Zillionaire JJ,” was found guilty after a four-day trial, according to United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould.
The verdict, delivered on April 9, 2026, found Hewitt guilty of trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, two counts of firearm possession in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, one count of using a cell phone in furtherance of a drug offense, and illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The convictions expose him to a possible sentence ranging from at least 20 years to life in federal prison, along with a potential $10 million fine.
Operation Blue Laces exposes widespread drug network
The case against Hewitt stems from “Operation Blue Laces,” an extensive investigation launched in January 2024 by agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The operation focused on criminal activity linked to members of the Four Deuce Oakland Crips gang, particularly along two key intersections on the Malcolm X Boulevard corridor.
According to court documents, the operation was initiated after repeated complaints from residents and business owners who described a growing sense of fear in the area. Investigators uncovered what they described as a coordinated network of drug distribution operating out of storefronts and residential properties…