Overview

• Five individuals—Jared Daniels, Cristine Serrano, Shernell Anderson, Larry Lemon and Jonathan Collins—were indicted and are in federal custody on charges of drug distribution and firearm offenses.
• Prosecutors allege the group conspired to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin in Chicago during 2023 and 2024.
• Three defendants face additional counts for illegally possessing handguns equipped with “switch” devices that enable multi-round firing.
• The case involves coordination among the FBI, Chicago Police Department and other agencies as part of the nationwide Operation Take Back America.
• Defendants face mandatory minimum prison sentences ranging from 10 to 15 years and potential life terms for drug counts, plus up to 15 years for the firearm charge.