A Boston man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his involvement with a violent gang known as Cameron Street. Jose Afonseca, aged 32, received a sentence of 100 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release. This sentence was handed down by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young.
In October 2024, Afonseca admitted guilt to charges including conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine, and dealing firearms without a license.
Court documents revealed that Afonseca was part of the Cameron Street gang based in Dorchester, Boston. The gang is known for using violence and threats to expand its territory and maintain control. Afonseca collaborated with other members to distribute significant quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine from a stash house located in Somerville. He was also recorded discussing illegal firearms transactions and selling two firearms along with over 30 rounds of ammunition to an undercover witness.
A search conducted on April 15, 2022, led to the seizure of 398 grams of cocaine, packaging materials, hydraulic presses, a digital scale, a cell phone, and $14,986 in cash from the stash house.
This case is part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative. This initiative involves multi-agency task forces working together on operations aimed at disrupting major drug traffickers and criminal organizations through intelligence-driven strategies.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; James M. Ferguson from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Stephen Belleau from the Drug Enforcement Administration; and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. Support came from several law enforcement agencies including Massachusetts State Police and various local police departments.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher Pohl and Charles Dell’Anno are prosecuting this case. Other defendants mentioned in the indictment remain presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.