Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
Federal authorities have charged seven individuals associated with the Harvard Street Gang (HSG) and its Randolph-based affiliates with drug trafficking and firearm offenses. The defendants, all currently in custody, are alleged to have participated in the distribution of controlled substances and illegal possession of firearms.
According to court documents, those charged include Lue Andrade, also known as “Poncho,” London Cohen, Kelby Correia, Giovany Fouyolle, Adonis Graham, Felipe Jonet-Branco, Jose Mendes, and Keanu Fernandes, also known as “Keys.” The charges range from possession with intent to distribute controlled substances to conspiracy and possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes.
Authorities state that since 2019, HSG has been under investigation for involvement in drug trafficking and violent activities. Law enforcement efforts have resulted in more than 20 members or associates being charged at the state and federal levels. Over 100 kilograms of drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl and more than 45 firearms have been seized during the ongoing operation. The group is linked to violence including shootings, murders, and intimidation of witnesses. Several convictions have already led to lengthy prison sentences for key members.
In 2025, investigators broadened their focus to include HSG’s affiliates based in Randolph. Evidence suggests these groups collaborated to distribute narcotics across Brockton and Randolph.
Searches conducted at various locations tied to the organizations—spanning Boston, Randolph, Taunton, West Bridgewater, and Brockton—led to the seizure of 15 firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, over 50 pounds of marijuana, approximately three kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl along with other drugs. Authorities also confiscated about $38,000 in cash.
A search at a store called “Banks & Brancos” on Crescent Street in Brockton—owned by defendant Jonet-Branco—resulted in the reported seizure of ten firearms (including a large-caliber rifle and a Glock handgun modified with a machine gun conversion device), more than 35 pounds of marijuana packaged for sale, over 200 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, and over $40,000 in cash. Eight guns were found concealed beneath the front counter; another was hidden inside a vending machine; one was discovered openly stored.
If convicted on charges related to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, defendants face up to 20 years imprisonment along with supervised release requirements and significant fines. Charges involving possession of a firearm connected to drug trafficking carry mandatory minimum sentences starting at five years up to life imprisonment.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley announced the charges alongside officials from the FBI Boston Division and Massachusetts State Police. Multiple local police departments as well as county sheriff’s offices contributed assistance throughout the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Cutshall and Philip A. Mallard are prosecuting the case.
“The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.”
