FBI: Member of the 764 Criminal Enterprise Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Other Charges
February 12, 2025
Washington, D.C. – A member of the violent 764 criminal enterprise has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and other charges, the Justice Department announced today.
The guilty plea was entered by Michael “Mikey” Jones, 32, of Boston, Massachusetts. Jones admitted to being a member of the 764 crew, which operates in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston and is known for its involvement in drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and extortion.
According to court documents, Jones participated in numerous criminal activities on behalf of the 764 crew, including:
- Drug trafficking: Jones conspired to distribute crack cocaine and heroin in the Roxbury area.
- Firearms offenses: Jones possessed and used firearms in connection with the drug trafficking activities of the 764 crew.
- Extortion: Jones threatened and intimidated individuals to extort money and property from them.
Jones also admitted to participating in violent acts on behalf of the 764 crew, including shootings and assaults.
As part of his plea agreement, Jones agreed to cooperate with the government’s ongoing investigation into the 764 criminal enterprise.
Jones faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for the racketeering conspiracy charge and additional time for the other charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 22, 2025.
The investigation and prosecution of this case was led by the FBI’s Boston Field Office, with assistance from the Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lindsay Elie and Gregory Henning.
Additional Information
The 764 criminal enterprise is a violent gang that operates in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. The gang is known for its involvement in drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and extortion.
The FBI has been investigating the 764 crew for several years, and has made numerous arrests and indictments in connection with the gang’s criminal activities.
The guilty plea by Michael Jones is a significant victory in the FBI’s ongoing efforts to combat violent crime in Boston.
Member of the 764 Criminal Enterprise Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Other Charges
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