Introduction
BOSTON, Massachusetts — September 26, 2025 — A self-admitted Greenwood Street gang member from Brockton, previously convicted of manslaughter, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for drug trafficking and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
The Sentencing
Andre McNeil, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to seven years in prison followed by four years of supervised release. McNeil pleaded guilty in April 2025 to one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2024.
According to court records, McNeil’s criminal history includes a 2014 manslaughter conviction in Suffolk Superior Court for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old outside a Roxbury high school, for which he served more than 12 years in state prison.
The Investigation
On February 2, 2024, federal agents executed search warrants on McNeil’s vehicle and several associated residences. The searches yielded approximately 31 grams of cocaine, three handguns, two high-capacity magazines, five additional magazines, 101 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and approximately $17,406 in cash.
Investigators also seized drug trafficking paraphernalia, including digital scales, a money counter, plastic baggies, and a drug ledger. Multiple cell phones were collected as part of the evidence linking McNeil to ongoing distribution operations.
Federal Remarks
“This sentencing demonstrates the commitment of our office to target armed drug traffickers who endanger Massachusetts communities,” said U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. “The defendant’s continued involvement in violent and drug-related crime, despite a prior manslaughter conviction, underscores the threat posed by repeat offenders.”
Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division, commended the collaborative law enforcement effort. “Our work alongside local police ensures that armed criminals like McNeil face justice and that our neighborhoods remain safer,” he said.
Significant assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police and the Brockton, Foxboro, and Taunton Police Departments. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Dawley of the Organized Crime and Gang Unit.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative
This prosecution falls under the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, a nationwide program uniting federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to reduce gun violence and violent crime. PSN emphasizes building trust between communities and law enforcement, supporting violence prevention programs, and prioritizing focused enforcement strategies.
Launched as part of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction strategy in 2021, PSN continues to foster safer neighborhoods through coordinated enforcement and community engagement efforts. More information is available at Justice.gov/PSN.
