Broadus Jamal Daniels, a 30-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to a substantial 420 months in prison by the U.S. District Court for his involvement in drug trafficking and firearms offenses. The ruling was announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin and officials from key law enforcement agencies.
Daniels, known by the alias "Wardy," was convicted on September 16, 2024, by a federal jury. The charges against him include possessing machine guns to further drug trafficking activities, unlawful firearm possession as a felon, conspiracy to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana, and related offenses.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson also mandated that Daniels serve an additional four years under supervised release upon completion of his prison term.
During the trial, it was established that Daniels held a leadership position within the Jugg Gang, which allied with another street crew, Push Dat Shit (PDS), around August 2018. These gangs operated predominantly in the Wheeler Road area of Southeast D.C., utilizing locations like the Holiday Market for drug sales. The PDS/JG crew faced threats from rival gangs, leading them to arm themselves with "ghost guns" or AR-pistols modified for automatic fire.
The extensive investigation into PDS and Jugg Gang's activities led to significant seizures, including vehicles, multiple firearms, and over $500,000 in cash. Additionally, the probe culminated in 26 convictions.
Andre Alonte Willis, another key figure and leader of PDS, received a 20-year sentence earlier this year for similar offenses.
The case was scrutinized by the FBI's Washington Field Office, the ATF's Washington Division, and the Metropolitan Police Department. Prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys James B. Nelson and Justin F. Song, along with Paralegal Specialist Melissa Macechko.
