Two brothers from the district are facing serious charges in a drug conspiracy case that has linked them to the distribution of narcotics believed to have caused the deaths of two men last December. In the most recent legal development, the Justice Department announced a second superseding indictment against one of the siblings, Jevaughn "Ledo" Mark, in connection with distributing fentanyl and cocaine, which led to the fatalities.
Previously, Jevaughn Mark and his younger brother, Angelo Mark, were accused in a 17-count superseding indictment for their roles in a drug operation that spanned over three years, distributing significant volumes of fentanyl and cocaine. This case is part of a broader crackdown by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, DEA Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Washington Division, and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the MPD, targeting what is an ongoing epidemic of opioid-related overdoses and deaths.
Law enforcement's investigation into the Marks' activities has revealed a disturbing pattern of substance distribution. Jevaughn Mark is alleged to have conducted unlawful sales involving fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. Undercover DEA and MPD taskforce officers made six controlled purchases from Mark, each time believing they were buying ketamine, only to receive a hazardous mix containing fentanyl instead. During a search warrant execution at Jevaughn Mark's residence, authorities discovered drugs, firearms, cash, body armor, and items consistent with drug trafficking.
Angelo Mark was caught in a linked raid, where seven firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a mix of pills, narcotics, paraphernalia, and a lump of money were found in his possession. Their indictment details conspiracy charges, highlighting the distribution of over 40 grams of fentanyl and half a kilogram of cocaine. Angelo Mark is also charged in the first superseding indictment with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, possession of a firearm by a felon, and other related offenses.
The DEA and the MPD, as part of their joint efforts, continue to gather evidence against the Mark brothers for their alleged involvement in the fatal distribution of narcotics. This high-profile prosecution reflects the gravity of a national crisis that routinely sees drug dealers supplying lethal substances to unknowing victims, with fatal consequences. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Iris McCranie and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Coley, of the Violence Reduction and Trafficking Offenses section, lead the prosecution team dealing with an issue that has had profound and far-reaching impact on communities across the United States.
