(THOMAS DISHAW) Dajuan Wren, better known as ‘Street Lord Juan‘, was a Detroit icon. Sometimes he went by Stephon Greer, Dajuan Johnson, or lastly, Nerau Neri Aasekhemu Ali (I’ll get to that later), and these were just a handful of the aliases.
Juan was a member of Detroit’s legendary rap group “The Street Lordz” who achieved success in the mid to late 90’s releasing “Platinum Rolees Don’t Tic Toc” and “Platinum Masterpiece” on their own independent imprint Big Block Records.
Success came fast for the ‘Lordz’, but tragedy came quicker as the groups most notable member, Blade Icewood, was murdered in Detroit. Then, years later, Juan was sentenced to almost two decades in jail, while other members of the group have been in and out of jail for drugs and weapons violations.
In March of 2009 things changed drastically for Juan as federal agents observed him in a 2007 Range Rover meeting Michael Cathy (AKA Moe Green of the Eastside Chedda Boyz), Sheron Russell and Antonio Simmons in what appeared to be a narcotic transaction.
Minutes after the transaction Juan speed off in the Range Rover, registered to Dirty Glove Entertainment and Robbin Hopkins. Federal Agents then pulled over Cathey who was under surveillance by the D.E.A.. The traffic stop yielded a loaded .380 Lorcin handgun and $18,000 in U.S. currency. Cathey wasn’t arrested and allowed to go free.
Unbeknownst to Cathey the D.E.A. was listening to all of his phone calls, before and after the traffic stop. Ultimately Cathey’s loose lips put Juan in the crosshairs as wiretaps recorded him saying “we got a new plug” on the ‘roof-roof’ (heroin) implicating Juan as Cathey’s new heroin supplier.
STREET LORD JUAN
Agents continued the investigation into Juan and on May 6, 2009 observed him traveling in Royal Oak Michigan in the same 2007 white Range Rover seen in the March meeting with Cathey. The agents noted that Juan drove in a manner consistent with a person worried about being followed. They also noticed that the license plate on the vehicle had been changed from 8JKB71 to 1JZU27 and, in addition to the two plates, the vehicle had also been issued four other Michigan license plates.
D.E.A agents continued around the clock surveillance on Juan and on the morning of May 7, 2009 observed the white Range Rover, Michigan license plate number 1JZU27 through the open door of the garage at Mr. Wren’s residence giving them the evidence they need to get a search warrant for the residence.
On May 8, 2009 things changed drastically for Juan as Federal Agents raided his house on 137 Allenhurst Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan. Inside the home at the time were Juan’s grandmother, Matilda Johnson, his son, and girlfriend Crystal Ogen.
Agents found no drugs in the early morning raid but found numerous items that would throw Juan in jail for 188 months, including:
Money Counter
$53,004 In Cash Primarily In $10 and $20 dollar bills.
Drug Ledger
Loaded Glock Handgun With Extended Mag And Laser Sights
100 Round Drum Magazine
Two Types Of Ammunition In The Bedroom
2007 S550 Mercedes-Benz Registered To Dirty Glove Entertainment LLC Valued at approximately $49,225.00.
18 Carat White Gold Six Row Diamond Link Bracelet
Breitling Bently 15.595 Carat Diamond Watch Valued At Approximately $15,800.00
8 Cellular Phones
1 Nokia Spyphone
Glock 26 9MM Handgun
2 License Plates Previously Issued To The 2007 White Range Rover
Unfortunately for Juan the early morning raid at 137 Allenhurst Avenue produced enough evidence to charge him with conspiracy to distribute marijuana and heroin, and as a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition. He was later released on $10,000 bond.
The government dug deep into Juan’s music career, using the video ”Count My Dope Money’ against him at trial, stating the video was about narcotics trafficking, and depicted him rolling around on large quantities of U.S. currency. They also mentioned he released several albums, one of which is called ‘Worth The Weight‘ that appeared to show bales of marijuana on the cover of the CD.
Juan’s criminal record didn’t help his case as lawyers fought unsuccessfully to keep the following facts out of the courtroom:
In may of 2000 he was convicted for carrying a concealed weapon in Detroit.
In 2003 $7,300.00 was seized from Juan at the Phoenix Airport as drug dogs detected the odor of narcotics or narcotic by-product on his currency. He was also caught using an alias when he tried to purchase a one way ticket to Phoenix from Detroit.
In 2006 he plead guilty to a Count 1 felony for state identification card-false application in Pontiac Michigan.
In 2006 he plead guilty to a Count 1 felony for state identification card-false application in Mt.Clemens Michigan.
In 2007 Juan crossed into the Unites States at the Nogales, Arizona border crossing with known marijuana trafficker Tommy Garcia who was arrested by the D.E.A. in 1998 for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
In 2007 he was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.
In 2007 he was also arrested for possession of marijuana for sale in Arizona.
In 2008 he plead guilty to a misdemeanor of operating without a license.
Unfortunately Juan made some disastrous decisions that effectively cost him his freedom, even turning down a 5 year plea deal according to sources.
Also on the day of his sentencing Juan showed up 15 minutes late due to traffic, and he accused his attorney who has represented him since he was a juvenile of conspiring against him. Juan then decided to challenge the courts authority claiming he is a sovereign citizen, often signing documents ‘all rights reserved’ instead of his legal name.
Juan’s erratic behavior that day caused the judge to revoke his bond and release him into the custody of the US Marshall’s. Below is a transcript of the hearing.
JUANS-SENTENSING
Over the next 6 months Juan finished out his jury trial and was eventually found guilty on both charges.
Unfortunately, Juan couldn’t distance himself from the hand gun that was found at his residence, even though it was legally registered to his girlfriend Crystal Ogen. He was ultimately convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
CRYSTALS-GUN-LETTER
And lastly even though Juan was never physically caught with any drugs he was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and marijuana, mostly due to the fact of the extensive drug ledgers found at his house and court testimony from snitch David Wynn AKA DJ Razor Blade.
judgement
Juan is currently being held at Elkton Federal Correctional Institution. His official release date is 7/20/2025. You can write Juan letters of support to the address below. If you would like to schedule a visit or donate to his commissary you can do so here.
DAJUAN LAMARR WREN
44311-039
FCI ELKTON
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 10
LISBON,OH 44432
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