United States Drug Enforcement Administration

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fifteen Kansas City, Mo., area residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute PCP and for illegally possessing firearms.

Russell L. Spencer II, also known as “Russ,” 44, Charles N. Hill, also known as “Chuck Wagon,” 42, Kessa R. Gines, 45, Charles J. Wiley, 44, Raven Hicks, 44, Dorothea L. Cain, also known as “Dea,” 52, Chaitez A. Sexton, also known as “Choddy,” 47, Bobby Graves III, 43, Robert E. Ridley, 46, Raymond D. Stewart, 31, Jabari M. Craddock, 28, Aaron J. Schultz, also known as “Tink,” 45, Austin W. Smith, 57, and Jimmy L. Abron, 41, all of Kansas City, Mo.; and Ra’Shaan R. Wilson, also known as “Rah Rah,” 28, of Belton, Mo., were charged in a 13-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, Sept. 26. That indictment was unsealed and made public today following the arrests of all 15 defendants.

The federal indictment alleges that each of the 15 defendants participated in a conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of PCP in Jackson County, Mo., from Oct. 15, 2021, to Sept. 16, 2023.

In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Cain is charged with one count of possessing PCP with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Cain allegedly possessed a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun on March 24, 2023. Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Cain has a prior federal felony conviction for conspiracy to distribute PCP, two prior felony convictions for possession of a controlled substance, two prior felony convictions for stealing, and prior felony convictions for robbery, distributing or manufacturing controlled substances.

In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Sexton and Graves are charged together with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime and one count of being felons in possession of a firearm. Sexton and Graves allegedly possessed a Kimber .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun and a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun on Aug. 17, 2022. Sexton has a prior federal felony conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, two prior convictions for distributing a controlled substance near a school, and a prior felony conviction for burglary. Graves has a prior federal felony conviction for possessing crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, two prior felony convictions for trafficking in drugs and a prior felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance.

In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Ridley is charged with one count of possessing PCP with the intent to distribute.

In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Stewart is charged with one count of possessing PCP with the intent to distribute and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Stewart allegedly possessed a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun on July 6, 2023.

In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Craddock is charged with one count of possessing PCP with the intent to distribute and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Craddock allegedly possessed a Heckler & Koch 9mm semi-automatic handgun on July 6, 2023.

In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, Smith is charged with one count of possessing PCP with the intent to distribute.

The federal indictment also includes a forfeiture allegation, which would require the defendants to forfeit to the government a residential property, two vehicles, and a money judgment in the amount of proceeds obtained as a result of their participation in the drug-trafficking conspiracy.

The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department.

Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force

This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.