A federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a seven-count superseding indictment against Jalon Lenny Garrett and three others for their involvement in a July 25, 2024 kidnapping, robbery, and shooting of marijuana dealers. Garrett, arrested in Baltimore, faces charges alongside Marcus Pittman, who is also charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition. The prosecution emphasizes the violent consequences of drug-related crimes and highlights the offenders' alleged criminal activities across state lines, leading to tragic outcomes. Law enforcement is committed to tackling this ongoing violence.
"As alleged, the defendants took part in an interstate armed robbery and kidnapping scheme that resulted in the brutal murder of a targeted victim. This prosecution underscores the ongoing threat of guns and drugs in our communities."
"These four defendants allegedly traveled across the northeast to brutally kidnap and rob two unsuspecting individuals, ultimately murdering one of the victims. This alleged fatal robbery highlights the volatile and random violence that the illicit drug trade can fuel."
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