Four members of the Brooklyn-based gang "Euro 380" have been hit with an 11-count superseding indictment, facing charges of racketeering, firearm-related murder, and more, according to a recent report. Those charged include Kashawn Mason, also known as "Jojo" and "Jojo Euro," Daniel Horton, known as "DayDay" and "DayDay Tz," Ryan Nieves, referred to as "Rocket" and "TooSturdy," and Dylan Stanley, with the alias "Brady." The charges are a serious addition to the justice system's effort to tackle gang violence that has disrupted communities in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York revealed that the indictment includes allegations of multiple armed robberies and assaults in-aid-of racketeering, with Mason and Stanley facing further accusations relating to the distribution of fentanyl. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, Mason and Stanley were apprehended and arraigned before United States Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Meanwhile, Horton and Nieves are already in federal custody pending a later arraignment.
Joseph Nocella, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, emphasized the gravity of the gang's actions. "As alleged in the superseding indictment, the defendants carried out a litany of violent crimes, including a senseless murder in furtherance of their gang, putting the Bedford Stuyvesant community at extreme risk of harm and turning housing developments into war zones," he stated. The alleged criminal activities trace back to a rivalry with another gang and a series of violent incidents that culminated in the murder of one individual and injuries to others, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Nocella's office was not alone in its pursuit of these charges. The collective law enforcement effort has drawn together various agencies with the shared goal of curbing gun violence and gang-related crime. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez attributed the borough's record-low gun violence last year to such collaborations, asserting, "We are committed to holding accountable anyone who imperils our progress improving the safety of our neighborhoods." Gonzalez's comments highlight an understanding that the work to dismantle gang operations crosses agency lines and requires a unified mission, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office.
If the defendants are convicted, the consequences are grave: Defendants Mason, Nieves, and Stanley face a maximum of life in prison, while Horton could serve up to 20 years. The allegations are just that—for now, they remain presumed innocent until proven guilty. This case, handled by the Office's Organized Crime and Gangs Section, reflects the ongoing challenge that gangs present to communities and the law enforcement agencies that attempt to ensure public safety. Assistant United States Attorneys Andy Palacio, Raffaela S. Belizaire, and Megan Larkin lead the prosecution.
