Cleveland man arrested for attempting to establish criminal enterprise called Felonation

Damien Sample, 48, was arrested in Cleveland for allegedly attempting to create a criminal enterprise called "Felonation." The FBI claims he planned to engage in robberies and drug dealing, including illegal gun purchases. Sample faces federal charges for possessing a weapon as a felon and distributing methamphetamine. Another suspect, Steven Allen Johnson, was also arrested for selling drugs and firearms to Sample. FBI investigations revealed that a confidential informant bought a handgun and meth from Sample. Johnson was linked to illegal gun sales, with evidence showing he purchased firearms for Sample, who is prohibited from buying guns due to his criminal record.