A federal grand jury has issued a 15-count indictment against several Sacramento residents, including Kevin Antonio Parker, John Kevin Parker, Veronica Brooks, Xavier Surita, Raymundo Escobar, Marcelino Escobar, and Devon Nelson. The charges relate to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith made the announcement.
In a related case, Maurice Collins has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Court documents reveal that law enforcement began investigating two high-ranking members of the Oak Park Bloods gang in November 2023. During this investigation, Kevin Parker and his associates were found to have sold fentanyl powder and pills, over 15 pounds of methamphetamine, and 12 firearms. These included privately manufactured firearms and one equipped with a machine gun conversion device. Kevin Parker faces multiple charges related to drugs and firearms.
John Parker, Brooks, Raymundo Escobar, Marcelino Escobar, and Nelson face various drug conspiracy and distribution charges. Additionally, Raymundo Escobar is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The investigation involved multiple purchases of methamphetamine and guns at stash houses in Sacramento. On January 28, 2025, law enforcement executed a search warrant at one such location where Collins was found with a firearm despite his felony convictions prohibiting him from possessing firearms or ammunition.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led the investigation with help from the Sacramento Police Department and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Special Services Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emily G. Sauvageau and Nicole Vanek are handling prosecution.
If convicted on these charges, defendants from the first indictment could face mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years in prison up to life imprisonment along with fines up to $10 million. Collins could face up to 15 years in prison with a fine reaching $250,000. Sentences will be determined by the court based on statutory factors and Federal Sentencing Guidelines after conviction. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.