MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Six alleged members of a criminal street gang known as Unknown Vice Lords-Ghost Mob were indicted on Thursday for murder, attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and firearms violations, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Tennessee.
The following were charged for their role in the offense:
- Antwon Brown, also known as Yayo, 32 of Memphis, Tennessee
- Cordera Douglas, also known as Chuckie Dee, 36 of Memphis, Tennessee
- Willie Merriweather, 41 of Antioch, Tennessee
- Tevin Richardson, also known as Santana, 34 of Memphis, Tennessee
- Ricky Rogers, Jr., also known as Double R, RR, 32 of Memphis, Tennessee
- Laraveus Williams, also known as Ray Ray, 32 of Memphis, Tennessee
According to court documents, the UVL Ghost Mob is a violent, criminal street gang that operates throughout the Western District of Tennessee and other states.
The attorney’s office said UVL Ghost Mob is a subset of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation, which originated in Chicago, and eventually spread to other parts of the United States, including Tennessee…