A federal indictment charges Jalon Lenny Garrett, 20, and Marcus “Nacho” Pittman, 30, along with four others, for their involvement in the kidnapping, robbery, and fatal shooting of marijuana dealer Julian Mejias in Bayside last summer. The defendants, part of a Baltimore-based robbery crew, allegedly targeted drug dealers under the guise of making a purchase, ultimately leading to a brutal crime spree on July 25, 2024.
The shocking details reveal the crew’s methodical approach, which included holding victims at gunpoint and binding them with zip ties. Mejias was found murdered, bound, and surrounded by marijuana bags, demonstrating the violent nature of their crime. If convicted, the defendants face serious prison time, with Garrett looking at a minimum of ten years and others potentially facing life sentences. This indictment underscores the serious nature of drug-related violence in urban areas and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat such crimes.
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