‘LOTTO’ gang members indicted in Gwinnett on sex trafficking, gang charges after 5 women rescued
Eight people have been indicted in Gwinnett County after a major human trafficking and gang investigation.
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Attorney General Chris Carr said the defendants are alleged to have trafficked five female victims, including one minor and recruited other people to join the LOTTO (Last One To Take Over Gang) gang.
The defendants face a range of charges including trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act, conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, aggravated assault and kidnapping.
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“Throughout our state, gangs are actively engaged in human trafficking as a primary means to make money, and we are using all available resources to fight back and protect our most vulnerable,” said Carr. “By combining the strengths of our Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units, we are working to ensure that those who lead, promote, and encourage this unlawful activity are vigorously pursued and held accountable for their actions.”
The following defendants were indicted:
Sean Aaron Curry (also known as Jaak), age 33, of Gwinnett County
Sean Patrick Harvey (also known as Shootah), age 35, of Gwinnett County
Eric Duane Johnson (also known as EJ), age 46, of DeKalb County
Jadah Marie Henry, age 20, of Gwinnett County
Tyreek Raysheen Lee (also known as Reek), age 26, of Monroe County
Bobby Jamaine Downing (also known as Kahlil), age 41, of DeKalb County
Hilton Lance Dobbins (also known as Sporty), age 33, of Fulton County
Jayda Veronica Wilson (also known as Thump), age 25, of Gwinnett County
According to Carr, the LOTTO gang has origins in the Gangster Disciples and the Crips national gangs. Gang members are believed to have conspired with each other to illegally obtain money, weapons and property through racketeering.
All acts are alleged to have happened between October 2021 and July 2022.
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A full list of all charges against each of the defendants is included below.
Sean Aaron Curry:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
12 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
15 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
15 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
15 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(e)
3 counts of Aggravated Assault – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21
3 counts of Kidnapping – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-40
3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony – O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106
1 count of Making a False Statement – O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20
Sean Patrick Harvey:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
14 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
17 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
17 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
17 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(e)
6 counts of Aggravated Assault – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21
3 counts of Kidnapping – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-40
3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony – O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106
Eric Duane Johnson:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
1 count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
Jadah Marie Henry:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
12 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Tyreek Raysheen Lee:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
6 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Bobby Jamaine Downing:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
6 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Hilton Lance Dobbins:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
3 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Jayda Veronica Wilson:
1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
