Years-long gang investigation leads to indictment of alleged Georgia gang leader

A man investigators identified as an alleged leader of a local gang faction in South Georgia has been indicted on multiple felony charges following a years-long investigation.

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According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Richard Devonne Faulk, also known as “Mr. Tailormade,” was indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury on Oct. 28.

Investigators allege Faulk led a local faction of Sex Money Murder (SMM), a nationally recognized criminal street gang organization.

The investigation involved the sheriff’s office Special Operations Division and members of the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force.

Investigators examined Faulk’s alleged involvement in criminal activity throughout Lowndes County, including violent offenses and firearm-related incidents.

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Faulk faces four charges:

• Three counts of violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

He also faces additional sentencing allegations based on prior felony convictions.

If convicted, Faulk could face up to 70 years in prison, according to the sheriff’s office.

The investigation also involved assistance from the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, the Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and the Valdosta Police Department.

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