Thirteen members of the Crips gang in Omaha have been indicted on federal organized crime charges, including murder in aid of racketeering, firearms trafficking conspiracy, and assault with a dangerous weapon. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods and was returned on November 18, 2025.
The individuals charged are Gregory Jerome Bahati, Malik D. Bahati II, Johnny L. Chatmon IV, Deshawn P. Jackson, Jaqueris J. Allen, McKeith M. Bingham, Kevin Rashad Pierce, Lamar D. Glover, Kavion Wright, Cameron J. Williams, Darnell L. Matthews, Noah McIntosh, and Antrevion McNichols.
According to the indictment and evidence presented at detention hearings, the Crips allegedly committed violent acts—including shootings—targeting areas of Omaha claimed by rival gangs such as the Bloods. The hearings indicated that many victims had no gang affiliation and were innocent people caught in violence intended to maintain or enhance the Crips’ reputation or to retaliate against rivals.
Incidents described during pretrial hearings included shootings involving children under 12 years old; an attack at a graduation party attended by all ages; a man returning from baseball practice with his son; a young couple driving in their vehicle; and a mother with two sons who were targeted for recording gang activity on a cell phone.
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer stated: “The recent indictment represents a significant step forward in protecting the safety of our community. The work of the U.S. Attorney’s Office has been instrumental in bringing these charges forward, and I want to commend their partnership and commitment to justice. I am equally proud of the relentless efforts of the men and women of the Omaha Police Department—particularly those who have dedicated countless hours to these complex investigations. Their hard work directly contributes to a safer Omaha, and these indictments send a clear message that violent gang activity will not be tolerated in our city.”
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods said: “Without the tireless efforts of the dedicated men and women of the Omaha Police Department, this gang would never have been taken into custody and out of these neighborhoods on these charges. The charges are the result of the police department’s resource-intensive and complex investigation into this alleged criminal network, and their dedicated efforts will provide these victims and their families their deserved day in federal court. This Indictment would similarly not have been possible without the outstanding investigative work of the Lincoln Police Department on the murder charges in the tragic shooting of Savieon Hopkins. The collaboration between OPD and LPD greatly furthered this investigation, and when those police departments join forces, no target is out of reach. Any gang that attempts to claim city streets in the State of Nebraska will make themselves the target of a federal investigation.”
Special Agent in Charge Eugene Kowel from the Omaha FBI Field Office added: “The work by the Omaha Police Department in this case will have a profound impact. Our Safe Streets Gang Task Force brings together multiple agencies in the Omaha Metro region to share resources, manpower, and gang intelligence. We will continue using all the tools we have to apprehend violent gang members who prey upon our neighborhoods with violence, intimidation and fear. We commend the unwavering efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office supporting this investigation.”
Authorities emphasized that indictments are only accusations at this stage; each defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The investigation was conducted by local law enforcement agencies including the Omaha Police Department, the Lincoln Police Department, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
