A high-ranking member of the Ghostface Gangsters, a criminal organization founded within the prison system, has pleaded guilty in federal court to directing a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Donald Jason Miles, also known as "Crash" or "Cocho," 39, admitted to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. His co-defendants, Warren Frederick Courts and Keeli Nycole Wallace, have also pleaded guilty to similar charges.
The defendants face significant penalties, including a minimum of ten years up to life imprisonment and a potential $10 million fine. Chief U.S. District Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner is overseeing the case. Sentencing dates are yet to be determined.
U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary commented on the situation: “Ghostface Gangsters Jason Miles and Warren Courts were directing the distribution of large quantities of methamphetamine from two state prisons into Southwest Georgia, a dangerous conspiracy that put many people at risk.” He emphasized the collaboration with law enforcement agencies in combating violent criminal organizations.
Robert J. Murphy, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division, highlighted Miles' ongoing criminal activities despite his incarceration: “This career criminal continued his drug trafficking activities despite being incarcerated, demonstrating his complete and wanton disregard for the safety of our community.”
GBI Director Chris Hosey noted the organization's persistence: “The Ghostface Gangsters have systematically worked to flood the communities of Georgia with dangerous drugs.” He stressed decisive action against such criminal acts.
Court documents revealed that undercover agents conducted a drug bust at Motel 6 in Albany on September 12, 2022. This operation was part of an investigation into drug trafficking from Georgia prisons. The investigation uncovered that Courts had orchestrated drug transactions from behind bars using Wallace as a courier.
Miles recruited Wallace months before her arrest for transporting methamphetamine from a Mexico-based source near Atlanta to Southwest Georgia. Investigators found detailed communications among Miles, Courts, and Wallace related to their drug operations.
Both Miles and Courts have extensive criminal records involving drug distribution and trafficking convictions. The case was investigated by the DEA and GBI with Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Redavid prosecuting.