Kristin Draper was arraigned on May 18 on federal charges of money laundering conspiracy after allegedly conspiring with her boyfriend, Antwaun Brown, to launder proceeds from Brown’s fentanyl trafficking through a Dayton, Ohio group home for at-risk youth. Brown faces federal drug charges related to the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl in Sandy Springs, Georgia last year.
The case is significant because it involves allegations that funds from illegal drug sales were commingled with legitimate income meant for the care of vulnerable children. The prosecution underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt criminal networks that use legitimate businesses as fronts for illicit activity.
“Theodore S. Hertzberg said, ‘Draper was entrusted with protecting at-risk children, but instead allegedly used her position to launder money from fentanyl sales – a lethal drug that is killing our young people.’ He continued: ‘My office will continue to work tirelessly to aggressively prosecute the drug dealers who poison our communities, as well as the money launderers who facilitate crime by concealing the proceeds of illicit activity.’ Jae W. Chung, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division said: ‘Money laundering enables criminal organizations to profit and operate in the shadows. Through coordinated investigative efforts and strong partnerships, law enforcement remains committed to following the money, uncovering criminal networks, and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.’
According to court information presented by U.S. Attorney Hertzberg—who serves as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia—Draper owns Reflections Group Home LLC in Dayton operating three homes for up to 15 children. In 2024 she reported nearly $1 million in personal earnings from these operations. Authorities allege Draper and Brown mixed profits from Atlanta-area drug dealing with legitimate business revenue before using these funds for major purchases including a $3 million home in Forsyth County and a Lamborghini SUV worth over $200,000; this vehicle was registered under Reflections Group Home and found containing nearly ten pounds of fentanyl during Brown’s arrest on March 21, 2025.
Both defendants are residents of Alpharetta, Georgia; Draper has been charged with conspiracy to launder monetary instruments while Brown was previously indicted on April 22, 2025 for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. He awaits arraignment on an updated indictment including both sets of violations and remains in custody since his arrest.
A grand jury returned this superseding indictment against them on May 12. Officials remind that indictments contain only charges; both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt at trial.
The Drug Enforcement Administration led this investigation assisted by Sandy Springs Police Department; Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew R. LaGrone is prosecuting the case which forms part of Operation Take Back America—a national initiative deploying Justice Department resources against cartels and violent crime perpetrators.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia prioritizes threats such as terrorism and human trafficking while serving more than seven million residents across north Georgia mountains and Atlanta suburbs bordering Alabama and Carolinas; it coordinates cases nationally or internationally when necessary according to its official website.
