10 members of Louisville ‘street gang’ sentenced in federal drug, gun conspiracy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — On Friday, the Department of Justice announced that 10 people had been sentenced as part of a conspiracy involving federal drug and firearm offenses in Louisville.

The department said the people were involved in a "street gang" called "Everybody Shines Together," or EST. The gang shares a name with Everybody Shine Together Entertainment, a closed music management and promotion company based in Louisville.

According to the Kentucky Secretary of State's website, Eric Mosley, who was one of the people sentenced, was the last reported manager for the company.

"With the sentencing of Mr. Mosley comes the conclusion of a years-long collaborative effort across all levels of law enforcement to put some of Louisville's most hardened criminals behind bars and disrupt one of the area's most consequential street gangs," said Special Agent in Charge Michael E. Stansbury. "With multiple significant federal prison sentences, we hope this case serves as a warning sign. As long as you continue to exploit the young and vulnerable and fill our neighborhoods with senseless gun violence and harmful drug operations, the FBI will use every available resource to identify and dismantle your operation."

According to the Department of Justice, 33-year-old Mosley, of Louisville, was sentenced on Oct. 10, to serve 20 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Mosley was previously convicted in Jefferson Circuit Court on multiple charges, including enhanced possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, enhanced possession of drug paraphernalia, enhanced possession of marijuana, and enhanced possession of heroin in 2015, and enhanced trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree, first offense, less than 4 grams of cocaine, receiving stolen property (firearm), enhanced possession of marijuana, and trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree, first offense (less than 2 grams of heroin) in 2014.

Nine other people were sentenced for their involvement in the conspiracy.

Zaman Taylor, 24, of Louisville, was sentenced on Oct. 3, to 20 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, eight counts of distribution of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

Darrian Toogood, 27, of Louisville, was sentenced on June 6 to six months in prison, followed by 2 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances and two counts of distribution of methamphetamine.

Devonzo Summers, 27, of Louisville, was sentenced on March 21 to 15 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, four counts of distribution of fentanyl, distribution of controlled substances, distribution of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Barry Reed, 27, of Louisville, was sentenced on Dec. 18, 2023, to 15 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, four counts of distribution of fentanyl, distribution of controlled substances, two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Dazaray Rice, 30, of Louisville, was sentenced on Nov. 9, 2023, to 3 years of probation, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and two counts of distribution of fentanyl.

Aerion Cook, 24, of Louisville, was sentenced on Nov. 2, 2023, to 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances and three counts of distribution of methamphetamine.

Khasi Jones, 31, of Louisville, was sentenced on Nov. 2, 2023, to 5 years in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances and six counts of distribution of fentanyl.

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Cedric Palmer, 28, of Louisville, was sentenced on Oct. 12, 2023, to 5 years in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, distribution of controlled substances, and distribution of methamphetamine.

Ricos Mosley, 36, of Louisville, was sentenced on Aug. 17, 2023, to 5 years in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances.

"This sentencing highlights the result of countless hours of dedicated effort from officers and investigators from LMPD and our partner agencies," stated Chief Paul Humphrey. "Each day they place their life on the line to remove criminals such as these from the streets, making Louisville a safer, better place. The men and women of LMPD will not stop fighting against the scourge of violence and gang activity in our city. There is more work to do, but this particular group of criminals being sentenced and removed from our community is a move in the right direction."