A federal grand jury has returned a 28-count superseding indictment charging 12 people in what prosecutors describe as a violent Indianapolis criminal enterprise that used a network of “trap houses” to fuel drug trafficking and intimidation. The defendants made their first appearances in federal court in Indianapolis on May 22, 2026, setting the stage for a sweeping RICO case that could play out for years.
Prosecutors Say ‘Crown Hill Enterprise’ Ran Trap Houses Across Indianapolis
In court filings, prosecutors refer to the group as the “Crown Hill Enterprise” and allege it maintained at least 11 trap houses across Indianapolis between early 2019 and December 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana. Investigators say members used fictitious business entities to hide illicit proceeds.
The 28-count superseding indictment charges racketeering conspiracy along with murder, kidnapping, assault, arson and multiple drug-distribution offenses. Federal prosecutors say the alleged enterprise worked to protect and grow its power through threats, intimidation and violence.
Searches Turned Up Guns, A Conversion Device, Drugs And Cash
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, court-authorized searches tied to the investigation turned up 35 firearms, a machinegun conversion device, narcotics and cash. Prosecutors say members of the alleged enterprise used arson and Molotov cocktails to pressure neighbors and retaliate against people they suspected of cooperating with law enforcement.
Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva said the charges allege violence that “ruins communities, people, and their families.” The Justice Department credits the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department with assisting in the investigation.
Who Is Charged And The Most Serious Counts
The indictment names 12 defendants, including Tre J. Dunn, 28; Tanesha M. Turner, 40; Nahamani I. Sargent, 35; Deandre Miller, 58; and Adrian and Avery Bullock, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. They face a range of federal counts, from RICO conspiracy to murder in aid of racketeering and firearms offenses…