Published: Feb. 10, 2022 at 12:13 PM PST AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment, charging 13 people as part of a drug trafficking. Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker said. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Major drug bust in Akron, 4 charged WEWS NewsChannel5 is On Your Side with breaking news & weather updates -- NewsChannel 5 brings you the latest trusted news and information from Cleveland. A proud affiliate of the ABC network, WEWS was the first television station in Ohio.\r\riPhone: http://bit.ly/iOS-wews\rAndroid: http://bit.ly/wews-android 2023 The Associated Press. 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"We're taking a very aggressive approach towards the drug dealers and our citizens are fully bought in," Chief Dial said. 14 charged as part of one of the largest drug trafficking organizations in greater Cincinnati, Steffen Roberson, aka Worm, 40, of Cincinnati, Anthony Roberson, aka Don, Chemist, 44, of Cincinnati, Quinton Jennings, aka Smoke, 39, of Cincinnati, David Hamler, aka Chewy, 31, of Maineville, Ohio, Gregory Donaldson, Jr., aka Gotti, 32, of Cincinnati, Donald Fairbanks III, aka Don Don, 33, of Middletown, Ohio, Roderick Smith, aka Pink, 46, of Cincinnati, Rashawn Zanders, aka Rayzo, 35, of Cincinnati, Sterling Parish, aka Sterl, 36, of Cincinnati, Jerome Newtown, Jr., aka Kodak, Boo, 29, of Cincinnati, Jimmy Daniel III, aka Neutron, 32 of Cincinnati, Alton Beacher, aka Yog, 42, of Cincinnati, New Richmond mourns loss of middle-school student, Driver killed, passenger hurt in Fayette County crash, Pike County massacre: New judge appointed for Billy Wagners trial. Huge Northeast Ohio drug bust includes THC-enhanced kid's cereal Obtaining a search warrant for a home on the 600 block of Hudson Avenue, detectives reportedly showed up at the residence. "We're gonna keep that up. Two juvenile males aged 15 and 16 were also located inside the residence. ATHENS, Ohio ( WCMH) Fentanyl, meth and stolen all-terrain vehicles were among the items and substances recovered during a drug bust in southeast Ohio. They are being charge with daytime curfew, truancy, and occupying a drug premise. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. ORIGINAL STORY 9/19/2018 @ 12:36 p.m. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. The arrests culminated a three-week investigation by the Summit County Drug Unit. Animal Control officials assisted and the animals were transported to the animal shelter. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had . The people charged are all from the Akron and Cleveland areas with the exception of two who are from West Virginia. A draft World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, released on February 1, would make U.S. sovereignty to make its own decisions about public health and pandemic management provisional, "provided that" the U.S. response and activities "do not cause damage to . Call 513-421-4310 with tips or info on his location. Copyright AKRON, Ohio The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced Thursday that 13 people have been indicted on charges relating to a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought . James Hardy. "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. The Drug Enforcement Administration found nearly 20 pounds of cocaine and $1 million in cash when searching homes on Clevelands East Side on Saturday, the culmination of a months-long investigation into a drug operation that included a trucker hauling drugs from California to Ohio, authorities said. Revenue was reported as $899.5 million. Jose Cuevas, 28, Javier Roque, 30, and Nicholas Stewart, 35, were previously arrested and charged locally in Stark and Summit counties on drug trafficking and weapons violations, officials reported. CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Fourteen people are facing federal charges in connection with "one of the largest heroin/fentanyl drug trafficking organizations in the greater Cincinnati area." Over the last. Published: Jan. 19, 2022 at 8:37 AM PST SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - More than a half of a million dollars in cash, along with 11 guns, an AR-15, and 10 pounds of marijuana were found at two. of meth with a street value of $150,000, and $100,000 in cash. DeWine returns to East Palestine, Madison Burger King fire causes total loss, House fire in Cleveland brings down power line, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. The indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. Officers detained Stafford, entered a bathroom and found multiple bags of various sizes both on the floor and inside the toilet. Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. Acting US Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler made the announcement Thursday. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million.. Andrea Hilhoan, 32, was charged with trafficking and weapons under disability, police said. Police arrested a father and son following an investigation into the sale of heroin, cocaine and prescription opiates in Lorain County. Donte L. Gibson, age 41, and Audrey J. Gibson, age 36, of Akron were sentenced today for their roles in a conspiracy to bring large amounts of fentanyl and carfentanil into the United States from China and then sell the drugs in Akron and Lorain, as well as firearms and money laundering violations. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. In total 23 people are being charged with the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin. "In addition, conspiracy members are accused of using cell phones to communicate and drug 'testers' to evaluate the strength and quality of a controlled substance intended for sale," authorities said. Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. Greg Ruple pled guilty to possession of cocaine and obstructing official business on October 17, 2006. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. Cash seized in search: Akron police arrest 30-year-old on drug trafficking charges, seize $103,000 cash They are all charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl . Please include the title when you click here to report it. "Everyone is aware there's a group of individuals that are coming out of Akron dealing drugs," Chief Hank Dial says. of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. Download the News 5 Cleveland app now for more stories from us, plus alerts on major news, the latest weather forecast, traffic information and much more. Copyright 2021 WOIO. In addition, various members of the group are charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, maintaining a drug premises and using a communication facility to facilitate a drug offense. Posted on February 27, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. Additionally, a rifle and four handguns were seized. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is defending his decision to give Fox News' Tucker Carlson "exclusive" access to Jan. 6 security footage of the Capitol attack, despite the conservative . It's a supply and demand thing.". Two guns were seized during that search. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Twenty people were indicted for their roles in a conspiracy that brought heroin and other drugs to Akron and an Akron was charged with providing heroin that resulted in an overdose death, law enforcement officials announced today. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. By Adam Ferrise Amanda Howard, 43, was charged with possession, police said. Copyright 2021 WXIX. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Shannon Sammons, 38, was charged with trafficking, possession and weapons under disability, police said. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. Scott EisenMAGA-boosting radio host John Fredericks has turned on Donald Trump, telling the former president in no uncertain terms on Tuesday that "nobody cares" about his petty media feuds and "grievances" anymore.Fredericks, a longtime supporter of the twice-impeached ex-president, largely took issue with how Trump has seemingly ignored political issues while focusing his attention . AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Late last week, a task force reportedly issued multiple warrants and arrested at least four people involved in illegal drug activity in Stark and Summit Counties. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. Authorities said they expected to find evidence connected to the drug trafficking organization at the restaurant. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block of 9th Avenue where officers seized about 13 grams of fentanyl, 110 grams of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, a firearm and drug paraphernalia. FBI agents and several other law enforcement agencies executed eight arrest warrants and seven search warrants in Massillon and throughout the Akron and Canton area in connection with a major. We're not gonna let up. Police also recovered a vehicle as evidence. He was serving probation on those charges at the time of the arrest. Krajeck said a total of 11 people were charged in connection with the investigation. Federal prosecutors say that Steffen Worm Roberson, 40, of Cincinnati, was running one of the largest heroin/fentanyl drug trafficking organizations in the Cincinnati area. Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. newsnet5.com was at the scene as officers raided a home on Lincoln Way Northwest. All were charged with intent to distribute and distribution of crystal methamphetamine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of crystalmethamphetamine. The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $212.8 million in the period. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. During an investigation on Sept. 23, 2021, authorities executed search warrants and seized more than 16 kilograms of fentanyl, nearly 10 kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram valeryl fentanyl and 400 grams of cocaine. Akron. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. FBI agents and several other law enforcement agencies executed eight arrest warrants and seven search warrants in Massillon and throughout the Akron and Canton area in connection with a major drug take down operation. "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Officers with the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force and Huntington Police Department Special Investigations Bureau were involved with the investigation. Authorities found one pound of powder cocaine, one ounce of fentanyl, a half ounce of methamphetamines, over $87,000 in cash and three loaded handguns when searching a home in the 800 block of Stanwood Avenue, according to a press release. At one residence, officers encountered Damien Stafford, who is considered to be the mastermind of the scheme, wearing latex gloves and a mask. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. "I think the most frustrating part is it's never gonna go away. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . Stafford, Vaughn and Hyshaw were arrested in September 2021, while another member was arrested in a separate case. 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. According to authorities, each person is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. According to FBI Special Agent Todd Krajeck, Elias imported two to five pounds of crystal meth per month from California for $2,400 a pound. Local FBI agencies are working in partnership with theSacramento, Calif.FBI. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. It's said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. Learn more about our streaming options here. On September 23, 2021, law enforcement officers with the FBI, ATF, Greater Akron Safe Streets Task Force and Akron Police Department executed search warrants at multiple residences connected to the drug trafficking conspiracy. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning, Florida Dems pick Fried to lead party after tough midterms, Padres slugger Machado draws first pitch clock violation, Zombie drug challenging response to Maryland opioid crisis, No more digging for change: Dulles Toll Road goes cashless. The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. Man charged in 2020 shooting death of Akron baby Revere school board member will join staff of Lt. Gov. Two men-- one from Maryland and one from Pennsylvania-- are accused of setting up a tent to sell drugs at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park during a two-day concert festival in 2020, according to federal prosecutors. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. Fitzgerald, Ruple, and Williams are charged with possession of crack cocaine and occupying a drug house. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". Authorities said the drugs were stored in various houses in Akron and distributed out of those homes. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. on West 17th Street west of Oberlin Avenue, according to a news release from Lorain police. Some of the individuals are charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, maintaining a drug premises and using a communication facility to facilitate a drug offense. "The Akron Police Department remains committed to enhancing public safety, and doing its part in taking illegal drugs and guns off the streets, while helping to make communities safer," the. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. Over the last four years, the 14 people trafficked drugs in the greater Cincinnati area, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Kenneth L. Parker. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. Huntington Police say they found fentanyl, meth, marijuana and a gun in the apartment. UPDATE: Akron drug arrests back claims of new drug pipeline, Parent volunteer charged in alleged relationship with a minor, Man faces dozens of child sex abuse charges, One recovering after shooting in Kanawha County. Tiffin, Ohio - The Seneca County Drug Task Force, along with the Seneca County Sheriff's Office, the Tiffin Police Department and Seneca County Probation Services executed a drug-related search . Spencer Hackney was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer after police say he ran from the home and was found a few blocks away. In total, law enforcement officials seized approximately 16.6 kilograms of fentanyl, 9.9 kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram of valeryl fentanyl, 400 grams of cocaine, one semiautomatic rifle, and four semiautomatic pistols during the execution of the search warrants. Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 per share. During the search, police say another man ran from the scene and was caught a few blocks away. Robert Willham, 36, is still at large, officials said. Drug bust in Cleveland nets 8 arrests, AK-47, AR-15, cocaine, police say A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Owners of four car repair or car sales shops in Cleveland and Parma are accused of running two drug rings that sold heroin, fentanyl, ecstasy and cocaine in Northeast Ohio, federal prosecutors said. Stafford then allegedly used Vaughn, Johnstone, Floyd, Blackwell and Stewart to distribute the drugs. The fact that this pipeline was shut off is a credit to the FBI, the Akron and Canton police departments and our other law enforcement partners., Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Akron Police Department remains committed to enhancing public safety, and doing its part in taking illegal drugs and guns off the streets, while helping to make communities safer, Lt. Michael Miller, Public Information Officer, said in a press release. Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of three subjects after a SWAT team entry by the Summit County Sheriff's Office at Preston Avenue in Akron, Ohio. "I'm from Kentucky. The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. Ray Cottrill, 49, was charged with possession, police said. Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. Officials did not release the names of the individuals taken into custody Thursday. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. 4:30AM A major drug bust in Akron that's the first of its kind in Ohio Show more Show more 34 family members arrested in drug bust; $400k in cocaine seized News 5 Cleveland 457K views 7. Decharae Key, 28, and Dustin Austin, 31, both of Akron, are charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Twenty-nine of the 45 indicted individuals . You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. AKRON, Ohio The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced Thursday that 13 people have been indicted on charges relating to a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought to flood local communities with fentanyl, meth and cocaine. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. Shirnina Bates, 35 and Zevon McCurdy, 39, are each charged with drug trafficking and drug possession, both first-degree felonies, Akron Municipal Court records show. Five Akron men are facing drug trafficking charges after a years-long investigation led local and federal authorities to search two Akron-area homes where they seized about 88 pounds of marijuana and more than $150,000. I just got here.". Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police said. The suspected drug ring, which operated in the Cincinnati area, reportedly sent fentanyl, heroin and other drugs to Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, as well as Gary, Indiana. Five children--ages 1 to 16--were removed from the home. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. He then allegedly sold the drugs for $11,000 to $14,000 a pound. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A family member went to the house early on Wednesday to pick up the kids. All rights reserved (About Us). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Akron Drug Bust, Arrests Announced Published: Mar. Chief Dial called Akron Huntington's source city for fentanyl and carfentanyl. The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. All rights reserved. FBI sources told newsnet5.coms Bob Jones the raid involved crystal meth trafficking and could have ties to heroin in California. Steffens brother, Anthony Roberson, who is known as the Chemist, would manufacture heroin and fentanyl mixtures for the group cutting the narcotics with fillers and looking for ways to make the drug mixtures more potent, Parker explained. CLEVELAND, Ohio - Authorities say they seized more than 35 pounds of fentanyl in a series of raids in Akron, upending a large-scale drug ring that used human testers to determine the quality of . Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Those charged, according to Parker, include: Each person is charged with conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, which could lead to at least 10 years and up to life in prison, according to Parker. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. CINCINNATI, Ohio Fourteen people are facing federal charges in connection with a drug ring that distributed fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine to parts of Indiana and Ohio, including the Akron area. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. The operation was dubbed 'Schrock& Awe' throughout the day. Sheriff's officials were assisted by the Akron Police Department and the Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. Those arrested included Carlos Elias, 33, Lisa Elias, 36, Nikki Greenwood, 37, Michael Mack, 39, Wilmer Martinez, 25, Steven Petit, 35, and Richard Stewart, 57. This ring is responsible for shipping pounds of crystal meth into Stark and Summit counties, said Acting U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Authorities found 10 grams of methamphetamines and one handgun at a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street, according to a press release. All rights reserved. Two of the alleged dealers were tight-lipped, but Austin had a lot to say to our cameras. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. The group would get drugs from multiple sources that included Atlanta and Baltimore. Eight guns were from various locations. The Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task . Police say more arrests and charges are expected. Law enforcement seized around $150,000 in cash, 10 kilograms of fentanyl, multiple vehicles and 28 firearms as part of the investigation. All rights reserved. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Akron (/ k r n /) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County.It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Cleveland.At the 2020 census, the city proper had a total population of 190,469, making it the 125th largest city in the United States. 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