🔫 The Gutter Report: Woopie Balla, DD Kash Money, Chevy And Elayzia Muhammad Indicted After Gun Allegedly Tossed From Staten Island Apartment
A June 11 police operation on Staten Island resulted in four arrests, multiple weapon indictments, and renewed scrutiny surrounding several recognizable figures after authorities alleged a loaded firearm was thrown from an apartment window
Staten Island, New York — A June 11 police operation on Staten Island has resulted in four arrests, multiple felony weapon charges, and growing public attention after authorities alleged a loaded firearm was thrown from an apartment window during an early morning police response.
According to police and court records, the defendants were identified as Tyreik Williams, 27, of Hendricks Avenue; Joseph Buxton, 24, of Bowen Street in Clifton; Derrick Butler, 29, of Park Hill Avenue in Clifton; and Elayzia Muhammad, 27, of St. Mark’s Place in St. George.
Many Staten Islanders know the defendants by their street nicknames.
Tyreik Williams is widely known as “Woopie Balla.”
Joseph Buxton is known as “Chevy.”
Derrick Butler is known as “DD Kash Money.”
Authorities stated the arrests occurred on June 11 at approximately 6 a.m. inside a Hendricks Avenue building near Jersey Street where Williams resides.
According to public reporting, authorities allege a loaded firearm was thrown from an apartment window during the incident, ultimately leading to the arrests of all four defendants.
🔫 Tyreik Williams, known as “Woopie Balla,” faces weapon possession charges stemming from the June 11 police operation that led to multiple arrests and indictments.
⚖️ The Arrests
Court records reviewed by LFTG Radio show prosecutors have already secured separate Richmond County Supreme Court indictments against Williams, Buxton, and Butler arising from the same investigation.
Williams was indicted under case number IND-70391-26/001.
Buxton was indicted under case number IND-70391-26/002.
Butler was indicted under case number IND-70391-26/003.
Each defendant faces a top charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree involving an alleged loaded firearm.
Williams’ indictment includes charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.
Buxton’s indictment similarly includes second-degree weapon possession, third-degree weapon possession, criminal possession of a firearm, and fourth-degree weapon possession charges.
Butler’s indictment includes second-degree weapon possession, criminal possession of a firearm, and fourth-degree weapon possession charges.
All three men are scheduled to appear before Richmond County Supreme Court Justice Alexander B. Jeong on July 1, 2026.
Records reviewed by LFTG Radio indicate Muhammad has secured her release while the criminal proceedings continue.
❤️ Public Relationship Draws Additional Attention
The case has generated significant discussion throughout Staten Island because several of the defendants are recognizable names within local communities and social media circles.
Public social media posts reviewed by LFTG Radio show Butler and Muhammad together prior to the arrests, with the pair openly presenting themselves as a couple online.
❤️ Elayzia Muhammad, one of four defendants named in the case, later secured her release as criminal proceedings continue through Richmond County Supreme Court.
Muhammad is currently the only defendant known to have secured release while the criminal proceedings continue.
📍 Derrick Butler (“DD Kash Money”) photographed prior to his arrest in the Staten Island firearm possession case that has drawn widespread attention across the borough.
The public relationship, combined with the fact that all four defendants were arrested during the same operation, has become part of the public conversation surrounding the case as residents attempt to understand how the individuals were connected on the morning of the arrests.
👩🏽❤️💋👨🏿 Public social media posts reviewed by LFTG Radio show Butler and Muhammad together prior to the arrests, with the pair openly presenting themselves as a couple online.
📂 Woopie Balla’s Prior Gun Conviction
One aspect of the case drawing particular attention involves Williams’ prior criminal history.
Williams was previously convicted in Richmond County in 2019 of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree following a jury trial after prosecutors alleged he discarded a loaded handgun while being pursued by police.
Williams later appealed that conviction, challenging the legality of the police pursuit, the recovery of the firearm, and statements made after his arrest.
In December 2023, New York’s Appellate Division upheld the conviction, finding that the trial court properly denied suppression motions and that the arresting officer’s testimony was credible. The conviction remained intact.
The prior conviction has resurfaced in public discussion following Williams’ latest arrest because the current case also involves allegations that a firearm was discarded during a police operation.
❓ The Unanswered Question
While authorities have publicly alleged that a loaded firearm was thrown from the apartment during the June 11 operation, several important questions remain unanswered.
Publicly available records reviewed by LFTG Radio do not currently identify:
• Which defendant allegedly possessed the firearm.
• Which defendant allegedly threw the firearm from the apartment window.
• Whether prosecutors are alleging actual possession or constructive possession.
• Whether any statements were allegedly made following the arrests.
• Whether additional evidence was recovered during the operation.
Those details will likely emerge as the criminal proceedings continue through Richmond County Supreme Court.
📅 What’s Next
The defendants are expected back in Richmond County Supreme Court on July 1, 2026.
As additional court filings become available, prosecutors will be required to explain how they intend to prove possession of the firearm and what evidence they believe connects each defendant to the weapon allegedly recovered during the June 11 operation.
For now, all defendants remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
What is known is that a June 11 police operation led to four arrests, three separate indictments, and allegations that a loaded firearm was thrown from an apartment window.
What remains unknown is who prosecutors believe possessed the weapon and who allegedly discarded it.
As that question works its way through the courts, this case is likely to remain one of the most closely watched criminal matters currently unfolding on Staten Island.
Not for clicks — for clarity.
— Elliott Carterr, LFTG Radio
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