Eight Alleged Members and Associates of the “GoodFellas” Gang Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges

ATLANTA – Frank Hubbert, Montavis Jones, Darian Sheppard, De’Andre Jackson, Ephram Marshall, Tahj Rankine, Leonunte Carson, and Ahday Nelson-George, alleged members and associates of the street gang GoodFellas, have been indicted on federal charges including Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Aid of Racketeering. A federal grand jury seated in the Northern District of Georgia returned the 12-count indictment on March 4, 2025, and it was unsealed earlier today, on March 13, 2025.

“This indictment reflects the collective determination of our Office and law enforcement partners to confront the deadly cycle of gang violence perpetrated by criminal organizations like GoodFellas whose violence and disregard for public safety threaten the security of our communities,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. “The alleged gang members and associates charged in this case were allegedly involved in three shootings, including one that injured a child. While the offenses occurred several years ago, these charges are intended to demonstrate that our Office, and our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, never cease to seek justice on behalf of victims and their family members impacted by crimes of violence.”

“These are not victimless crimes. Communities are hurting and will continue to be impacted as long as violent gangs engage in bloody street wars,” said FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown. “The FBI will continue to work with it’s local, state, and federal partners in this fight to identify, disrupt, and dismantle violent criminal organizations.”

“This case shows the importance of law enforcement collaboration successfully targeting violent gang members, said Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Gibbons.  This indictment sends a direct message to criminals that ATF and our law enforcement partners will investigate and protect our citizens.”     

According to Acting U.S. Attorney Moultrie, the indictment, and other information presented in court: The GoodFellas are an Atlanta-based gang that primarily recruits members in Atlanta neighborhoods and jails and prisons within the state of Georgia. The GoodFellas generate money for the gang through, among other criminal activities, drug trafficking, robbery, carjacking, fraud, and firearms trafficking. The gang protects its operation, turf, and reputation through violence and threats of violence, including murder, attempted murder, and obstruction of justice. Defendants Frank Hubbert, Montavis Jones, Darian Sheppard, De’Andre Jackson, Ephram Marshall, Tahj Rankine, Leonunte Carson, and Ahday Nelson-George, are alleged members and associates of the GoodFellas who committed multiple violent crimes in this district, including Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Aid of Racketeering.

Specifically, the indictment alleges, among other allegations, that, on or about January 17, 2021, Hubbert and Nelson-George allegedly accosted three individuals who were filming a music video at an Atlanta apartment complex. Hubbert and Nelson-George allegedly demanded the keys to their vehicle at gunpoint which led to an exchange of gunfire.

On or about February 2, 2021, Sheppard, Jackson, Marshall, Rankine, and Carson allegedly fired dozens of rounds at an Atlanta gas station, wounding a patron. The five members were attempting to target members of another gang.

And further, on or about February 10, 2021, Sheppard, Jackson, and Marshall, aided and abetted by Hubbert and Jones, allegedly fired approximately 50 rounds at a woman, severely wounding her and two bystanders, including a child. Hubbert was incarcerated when he allegedly ordered, and aided and abetted, the charged offense.

The following defendants are charged in the case as follows:

• Frank Hubbert, also known as “Capo Frank,” 38, of Atlanta, Georgia, an alleged leader of GoodFellas, is charged with three counts of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering, three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Aid of Racketeering, one count of Attempted Carjacking, and three counts of Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
• Montavis Jones, also known as “Nigel Woods,” “Jitt,” and “Git,” 37, of Union City, Georgia, an alleged leader of GoodFellas, is charged with three counts of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering, and three counts of Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
• Darian Sheppard, also known as “Lil D,” 27, of Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with four counts of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering and four counts of Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
• De’Andre Jackson, also known as “Glock,” “Gen,” and “Glizzy,” 22, of Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with four counts of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering and four counts of Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
• Ephram Marshall, also known as “Lil E,” 24, of Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with four counts of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering and four counts of Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
• Tahj Rankine, also known as “Biggz,” 26, of Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with one count of Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering and one count of Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
• Leonunte Carson, also known as “Lil Tae,” 22, of Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering and one count of Discharge of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence.
• Ahday Nelson-George, also known as “Baby K,” 25, of Atlanta, Georgia, is charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Aid of Racketeering and one count of Attempted Carjacking.

Members of the public are reminded that the indictment only contains charges.  The defendants are presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendants’ guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with valuable assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Department of Corrections, and Atlanta Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren E. Renaud of the Northern District of Georgia and Trial Attorney Sarah J. Rasalam of the Department of Justice’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section are prosecuting the case. Northern District of Georgia Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin Spritzer and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Macon also contributed to the prosecution.

For further information please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6280. The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga.