Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
A Boston man, Felisberto Lopes, also known as "Chee-B," has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement with the Cameron Street gang. The sentence was handed down by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young and includes five years of supervised release following his prison term.
In November 2024, Lopes admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, and multiple counts related to firearm possession as a felon. This sentencing follows a May 2023 multi-count indictment involving Lopes and 21 others for offenses including racketeering conspiracy and drug and firearms trafficking.
Lopes was identified as part of the Dorchester-based Cameron Street gang, which uses violence to maintain its territory and reputation. The gang reportedly utilizes social media to promote itself and denigrate rivals while engaging in various criminal activities such as narcotics distribution, armed robberies, and human trafficking.
The investigation revealed that Lopes distributed firearms and cocaine to a cooperating witness. A search of his residence uncovered drugs, cash, scales with cocaine residue, oxycodone pills, and ammunition.
Previously convicted of aggravated assault causing serious injury, Lopes served four years in state prison before this federal case.
This operation is linked to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative aimed at dismantling major criminal organizations through collaboration among multiple agencies.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley alongside other law enforcement officials from various agencies involved in the operation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher Pohl and Charles Dell’Anno are prosecuting the case.
All remaining defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
