The indictment says Duane Peterson and others committed an act involving first-degree murder in the willful, deliberate and premeditated killing of the victim. When I got to be about 16 years old, I finally realized what my dad did. On Nov. 30, 2015, the DEA was ready to raid Browns alleged drug empire, including at least seven locations across Metro Detroit. That was the worst day of my life. I grew up down the street from Marlon Welch. During the height of his power, Davis was an international drug smuggler, supplying Detroit heavyweights like Young Boys Incorporated. Agents conducted undercover surveillance on the couples 6,900-square-foot house, which includes a secret Narnia-themed room hidden behind an armoire, and spotted Browns stable of luxury cars. According to the DEA, Reginald "Doc" Davis and Duane Davis of Detroit, Michigan were the two largest H dealers in the United States over the period 1975-1985. [s8%UF}^0(8eY~Bgp~(YosnYbMY6-u z'*CSLQmw!.Z hC#tgFOla:(Fj]}"rhCRAqH 'nrW. The SWAT showed up, the helicopters were flying around, but the shooter got away. Hanging out with friends as a teenager, I heard guys talking about him. Led by twin brothers, Johnny and Leonard Curry, the gang was centered on the Eastside, conveniently stashed away from primary YBI and Pony Down sales districts further west. He showered me with gifts. You are unauthorized to view this page. Wonnie was facing about 20 years. A month later, in January 2015, the investigation led to Birmingham, Alabama, where agents raided a home and arrested Eric Young, who banking records showed had wired money to Brian Brown. Detroit Empire: Feds say rap mogul is heroin kingpin - The Detroit News He had a deep understanding of street politics and he knew how to exploit certain very complex and dangerous angles and use them to his advantage.. The Detroit Drug Wars (Part 1) - The Gangster Report 468K views 2 years ago DETROIT According to the DEA, Reginald "Doc" Davis and Duane Davis of Detroit, Michigan were the two largest H dealers in the United States over the period. Detroit Heroin Kings | Davis Family | American Dope | Al Profit Despite the federal drug investigation, the gun charge, and accusations by Charli Baltimore, Brown remains free on bond. I was pregnant and my sons father was going away. They also found a loaded and stolen .40-caliber Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun on a nightstand in the master bedroom, a commercial money counter and drug packaging materials, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.