In a major federal operation, the Arlington Police Department, FBI Dallas Field Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas have charged 21 alleged members of the Arlington street gang “Kiccdoe” under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
The arrests were executed on November 6, 2025, following a multi-year investigation into violent gang activity across the city. Authorities state the suspects—who are aged between 18 and 22—are linked to over 180 criminal incidents recorded since 2022, including aggravated assaults, robberies, shootings, and drug-related crimes.
Federal prosecutors emphasized that the coordinated effort represents a major step in dismantling the gang’s operations and significantly reducing violent crime in the region.
Individuals Charged
The full list of 21 individuals charged includes several names identified as being of Ghanaian descent, drawing notable attention within the Ghanaian community in the U.S.:
| Name | Age | Ethnicity Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dillen Opare | 20 | Ghanaian-Identifying Name |
| Raphael Opare | 19 | Ghanaian-Identifying Name |
| Michael Mensah | 18 | Ghanaian-Identifying Name |
| Blake Scott | 22 | |
| Bradly McArthur | 21 | |
| Cortez Atkinson | 18 | |
| Datraven Warren | 18 | |
| DeMarco Westmoreland | 19 | |
| Isaiah Wiley | 21 | |
| Jakyla Totten | 19 | |
| Jamarion Manogin | 20 | |
| Jaylen Franklin | 22 | |
| Joseph Hill | 18 | |
| Kyron Oates | 22 | |
| Lamarion Austin | 21 | |
| Marcus Shaw | 20 | |
| Sadedrick Wilson | 21 | |
| Vernell Woods | 19 | |
| Sir James Mack Williams | 21 | |
| Chauncey Ross | 22 | |
| Keyshawn Burton | 20 |
Local police, after multiple state-level arrests, strategically partnered with federal agencies to pursue RICO charges, a powerful tool aimed at breaking up the entire network of the organized criminal group.
Source: Africa Publicity
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