Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick stands on the sidelines before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Twelve people, including the father of former NFL star QB, Michael Vick, are facing charges in connection to a large-scale heroin distribution ring.
55-year-old Michael Dwayne Boddie, aka, Vick Hampton, is the former NFL quarterback’s father, confirmed a family member. The family member also confirmed Vick’s father was listed in an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute heroin, conspiracy to launder money and use of a communication facility.
The indictment was unsealed Wednesday afternoon and accuses Boddie and 11 others of conspiracy to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute 1,000 grams or more of heroin. Some of the suspects also face charges including possession of a firearm during drug trafficking, money laundering, maintaining a drug-involved premises and use of a communication facility.
Michael Dwayne Boddie, also known as “Vick” Hampton, 55, Counts 2, 3, 14
Marcus Lawrence Joe, also known as “Mark,” “Lil Cuzo” Norfolk, 39, Counts 1, 2, 3, 5, 10
Louis Sean McBride, also known as “Lou” Virginia Beach, 35, Counts 2, 3, 6, 12
Michael Paul Jones, also known as “Mike,” “Homeboy” Hampton, 27, Counts 2, 3
William Arthur Joe, also known as “Pops,” “Unc,” “Rudy K” Hampton, 66, Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 15
Phillip Henderson Joe, also known as “Fat Boy,” “Phil” Hampton, 40, Counts 2, 3, 11
Anthony Ray Stubbs, also known as “Butch” Hampton, 50, Counts 2, 3, 7, 13
Arnold Burgess, also known as “True,” “Nephew,” “T” Hampton, 49, Counts 2, 3
Joseph Edward Massie, also known as “Fat Joe,” “J” Hampton, 44, Counts 2, 3, 8
Edward Henry Latimer, III, also known as “Eddie”, 37, Counts 2, 3
Candace Faith White, also known as “Candy” West Point, 25, Counts 2, 3, 4, 9
Kathy Lee Horsley, also known as “Kath” Hampton, 33, Counts 2, 3
The counts are as follows:
Count 1: Continuing a criminal enterprise
Count 2: Conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute heroin
Count 3: Conspiracy to launder money
Counts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8: Distribution of heroin
Count 9: Maintaining a drug-involved premises
Counts 10, 11, 12, 13, 14: Use of a communication facility
Count 15: Possession of a firearm during drug trafficking
Source WAVY
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