Mocobizscene- A Southeast D.C.-based drug trafficking network has led to the sentencing of a man to 15 years in prison, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) on Monday.
41-year-old Corenzo Mobery, also known as “Snowman,” admitted his guilt on October 16, 2023, for involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to charges of possessing a firearm to further drug trafficking, unlawful possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, and other related offenses. Prosecutors revealed that Mobery was a member of the notorious “MLK Crew.”
The sentencing took place on January 31st.
Following the arrest of the 17 MLK Crew defendants, the area witnessed a significant decrease of 63% in violent crime, as reported by the USAO. This notorious group was involved in the illegal distribution of various drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, PCP, and marijuana.
Targeting the limited number of people driving violence in our community—either because they are directly using violence or engaging in criminal conduct that is a magnet violence—is a tried-and-true, evidence-based strategy for combatting violence. The defendants operated a drug trafficking network that preyed upon the neighborhood where it operated. Immediately after these defendants were arrested, this neighborhood saw a substantial reduction in instances of violent crime. And, more than two years after their arrest, the neighborhood is still experiencing less violent crime than it was experiencing before their arrest. Those driving violence in other neighborhoods in our community need to know that we are currently working with federal law enforcement partners and MPD to ensure they are brought to justice, just as these defendants were. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves
After serving 15 years in prison, Mobery will also be required to undergo three years of supervised release.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith emphasized the significance of protecting our communities from criminal networks that exploit the vulnerable and perpetuate violence. The successful prosecution of Corenzo Mobery and his associates highlights the crucial role of safeguarding our neighborhoods. Chief Smith believes that by dismantling such networks, we can establish safer spaces where families can thrive and children can grow without fear. This serves as a testament to the power of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the community in creating a brighter and safer future for everyone.
According to officials, the MLK Crew’s involvement in trafficking also played a role in escalating drug-related violence in the vicinity. This included incidents of assaults, shootings, robberies, and even homicides. One particularly tragic case involved the murder of a six-year-old girl, who happened to be the daughter of one of the co-defendants.
Mobery, along with 16 co-defendants, was indicted in a case where all of them have already pleaded guilty and received sentences ranging from 24 to 180 months.
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