UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHARLES MCTAVISH |
CRIMINAL NO. 020727-A |
Your Honor,
The United States of America, acting through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, hereby brings the following criminal charges against the Defendant, Charles McTavish.
On July 4th, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, acting on evidence supplied by an undercover agent embedded within the group known as National Balla Association, hereinafter abbreviated as "NBA", executed a search warrant on a property registered to the Defendant under GPS marker NR 1307. The search recovered a quantity of restricted and surveillance-grade items, including a Vault Key count that exceeds the federal search warrant threshold on its own. A second property under the Defendant's control, marked NR 236, was found actively operating as an indoor cannabis production line, fitted with cultivation pots consistent with unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance.
The same undercover operation that identified the Defendant's residences also placed the Defendant at the National Balla Association headquarters on multiple occasions where he was directly observed handling, storing and loading items later confirmed to be contraband. This activity formed the basis for a subsequent raid on the National Balla Association headquarters itself.
The Defendant was taken into custody on July 13th, 2026.
The Bureau submits that the totality of evidence recovered from both properties combined with the undercover agent's direct observations of the Defendant's involvement with the NBA, establishes that Charles McTavish knowingly possessed multiple categories of federally and state-restricted items, manufactured a controlled substance and knowingly assisted an organization engaged in the movement and storage of illegal items.
II. CHARGES
[5x] SA-PSC § VI.3 - Possession of Restricted Miscellaneous & Surveillance Items [F]
The Defendant was found in possession of the following items at NR 1307, none of which may be lawfully possessed by a private citizen under this section: 1x Drone, 1x Foldable Ballistic Shield, 1x Hacking Laptop, 1x Space Suit, and 15x Vault Keys.
[1x] U.S. CODE TITLE V, Section (C) Currency, Subsection (4)
The defendant was found in possession of $6,400 in marked currency at NR 1307, an amount for which zero possession is permitted under this section regardless of quantity.
[x4] U.S. CODE TITLE VII, Section (E) Controlled Items, Subsection (2)
Property NR 236 was confirmed to be operating as an active Cannabis production and cultivation site, fitted with pots consistent with the growing of Cannabis. Permitted manufacture of Cannabis Indica or Sativa under this section is zero regardless of quantity or intended use.
[5x] U.S. CODE TITLE VII, Section (E) Controlled Items, Subsection (3)
The Defendant evidently possessed illegal weapons beside having access to the storage of the illegal weapons located inside the National Balla Association headquarters.
[1x] USC Title VI, Section (F) - Accomplice
The Defendant was directly observed by an undercover federal agent storing and loading items at the NBA headquarters, knowingly condoning the storage of illegal items and assisting the organization in the handling of contraband. Under this title, an accomplice receives the same sentence as the principal offense assisted.
III. EVIDENCE
Exhibit A: Search Warrant Execution & Inventory Log NR 1307
Exhibit A: NR 1307 Inventory Log
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04-07-2026 21:01:10 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (32)(60)) Drone [1][property:1307][had:1][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1010.31,2413.95,1501.07]
04-07-2026 21:01:44 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (32)(60)) Folded Shield [1][property:1307][had:1][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1010.31,2413.95,1501.07]
04-07-2026 21:01:51 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (32)(60)) Hacking Laptop [1][property:1307][had:2][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1010.31,2413.95,1501.07]
04-07-2026 21:01:59 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (32)(60)) Marked Money [6400][property:1307][had:8000][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1010.31,2413.95,1501.07]
04-07-2026 21:02:17 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (32)(60)) Space suit [1][property:1307][had:1][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1010.31,2413.95,1501.07]
04-07-2026 21:02:32 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (32)(60)) Secret Vault Key [15][property:1307][had:19][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1010.31,2413.95,1501.07]
Exhibit B: NR 236 Grow House Photography
Exhibit C: NBA Surveillance, Apprehension & Processing Record
C.1 Undercover Surveillance Evidence
C.1: UC Agent Surveillance
C.2: Mugshots
C.3: Processing Documentation
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[10:41:37] * Jak Petisi Wears a pair of latex gloves
[10:41:44] * Jak Petisi searches Charles Mctavish for weapons and items.
[10:42:11] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: For some reason I will need to Seize your licensed gun
[10:42:16] * Jak Petisi searches Charles Mctavish for weapons and items.
[10:42:20] You seized a(n) Desert eagle (53 ammo) from Charles Mctavish.
[10:42:20] * Jak Petisi seizes a(n) Desert eagle from Charles Mctavish.
[10:42:29] * Jak Petisi shows their FBI badge: FBI Agent Jak_Petisi.
[10:42:34] Charles Mctavish says: For a desert eagle?
[10:42:38] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: now stand in the middle
[10:42:46] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: here
[10:43:19] * Jak Petisi Turns on the camera , aims it at the Male's Face.
[10:43:24] Charles Mctavish says: Are you guys trying to find something on me?
[10:43:37] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: left
[10:43:47] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: left
[10:44:19] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: come here
[10:44:54] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: come here
[10:45:08] * Jak Petisi Turns one the Scanner Machine
[10:45:43] * Jak Petisi Release Male's Left hand and Places it on the scanner machine
[10:45:49] * 1/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:45:54] * 2/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:45:59] * 3/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:46:02] * 4/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:46:06] * 5/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:46:20] * Jak Petisi Release Male's Right hand and Places it on the scanner machine
[10:46:23] * 1/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:46:26] * 2/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:46:29] * 3/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:46:32] * 4/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:46:35] * 5/5 Scanning (Jak Petisi)
[10:47:02] * Identified as Charles Mctavish in the Database (Jak Petisi)
[10:47:16] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: face ne
[10:47:18] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: face me
[10:47:40] * Jak Petisi Takes out a cotton swab in the Drawer
[10:47:47] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: open your mouth
[10:47:59] * Charles Mctavish open mouth.
[10:48:29] * Jak Petisi Places the Cotton swab in the Male's Mouth , Start collecting his saliva
[10:48:42] * the cotton swab would be wet. (Jak Petisi)
[10:49:04] * Jak Petisi Places the cotton swab in an Evidence bag
[10:49:12] * Jak Petisi drags Charles Mctavish along.
[10:49:24] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of..
[10:49:24] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.
[10:49:24] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: Do you understand these rights?
[10:49:26] Jak Petisi says [Afro-American accent]: all good?
[10:49:26] Charles Mctavish says: yeah
Exhibit D: NBA HQ Raid Documentation
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04-07-2026 19:11:51 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) Sniper [8][property:844][had:10][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:11:55 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) AK47 Case [25][property:844][had:57][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:12:11 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) M4 Case [7][property:844][had:17][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:12:21 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) Marked Money [3939][property:844][had:8754][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:12:31 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) Molotov Cocktail [5][property:844][had:13][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:12:41 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) Oxycodone [17][property:844][had:39][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:12:48 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) Percocet [16][property:844][had:37][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:13:00 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) RPG case [8][property:844][had:18][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
04-07-2026 19:13:17 - [ITEM] (script -> Steven_Collin (60)(60)) Xanax [4][property:844][had:10][robber:0,cop:1,admin:0][1261.52,-782.78,1091.90]
Exhibit E: Net Worth Snapshot
Confirmed net worth at time of warrant execution: $72,470,997
Spoiler
AK47 Case: 25 count
Drone: 1 count
Folded Shield: 1 count
Hacking Laptop: 1 count
M4 Case: 7 count
Marked Money: $10,339
Molotov Cocktail: 5 count
Oxycodone: 17 count
Percocet: 16 count
RPG case: 8 count
Secret Vault Key: 15 count
Sniper: 8 count
Space suit: 1 count
Xanax: 4 count
Drone: 1 count
Folded Shield: 1 count
Hacking Laptop: 1 count
M4 Case: 7 count
Marked Money: $10,339
Molotov Cocktail: 5 count
Oxycodone: 17 count
Percocet: 16 count
RPG case: 8 count
Secret Vault Key: 15 count
Sniper: 8 count
Space suit: 1 count
Xanax: 4 count
- The Defendant to be imprisoned for a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 15 years, reflecting the stacked possession charges, and the confirmed link to NBA's operations;
- The Defendant to be monetary fined of $25,000,000, proportional to his confirmed net worth of $72,470,997 and the scale of items recovered;
- The property NR. 1307 to be permanently seized and forfeited to the federal government;
- Property NR 236 to be condemned and the cultivation equipment destroyed;
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is prepared to offer the following, contingent upon a full guilty plea to all charges:
- If the Defendant pleads guilty, the Prosecution is willing to reduce the requested prison sentence from 15 years to 10 years.
- If the Defendant pleads guilty, the Prosecution is willing to lower the requested fine from $25,000,000 to $20,000,000.
- Seizure of the NR 1307 contraband and condemnation of NR 236 remain non-negotiable regardless of plea.
VI. SIGNATORY
Dated: July 25th, 2026
Respectfully Submitted,
Steven Collin
Federal Prosecutor
