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. Jon Husted Akron officer faces 21 counts of pandering obscenity involving girls Man, 18, arrested in relation to fatal New Year's Eve Kenmore shooting 3 killed, 5 injured in Michigan State University shootings; suspect dead Man . Stafford enlisted Hyshaw, Floyd, Blankenship, McClanahan, Clifford Strafford, Tucker, Blackwell and Riley to transport the drugs to be stored at multiple residences in the Akron area. "We're taking a very aggressive approach towards the drug dealers and our citizens are fully bought in," Chief Dial said. "We're gonna keep that up. 4:30AM A major drug bust in Akron that's the first of its kind in Ohio\r\r\rWEWS NewsChannel5 is On Your Side with breaking news \u0026 weather updates -- NewsChannel 5 brings you the latest trusted news and information from Cleveland to Akron and throughout all of northeast Ohio.\r\rWEWS NewsChannel5 is the leading television station in Northeast Ohio. 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. 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.. 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. This ring is responsible for shipping pounds of crystal meth into Stark and Summit counties, said Acting U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon. In Akron several weeks ago, WSAZ reporter Jatara McGee rode with the head of the Narcotics Divsion at the Akron Police Department. All rights reserved. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. "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. I was moving to 17th Street. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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. The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $212.8 million in the period. Please include the title when you click here to report it. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". 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. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million.. Krajeck said a total of 11 people were charged in connection with the investigation. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker said. 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. 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. Two of the alleged dealers were tight-lipped, but Austin had a lot to say to our cameras. Officers with the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force and Huntington Police Department Special Investigations Bureau were involved with the investigation. At one residence, officers encountered Damien Stafford, who is considered to be the mastermind of the scheme, wearing latex gloves and a mask. Copyright 2021 WXIX. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". The fight is still on and we're not gonna stop.". 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. He then allegedly sold the drugs for $11,000 to $14,000 a pound. Authorities said the drugs were stored in various houses in Akron and distributed out of those homes. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Officers detained Stafford, entered a bathroom and found multiple bags of various sizes both on the floor and inside the toilet. 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. 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. Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. 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. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. 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. In an update to a WSAZ investigation, we can tell you that three people from Akron are facing charges after a drug arrest in Huntington. Steffen and the 13 others are also accused of distributing narcotics in Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, and Gary, Indiana as well. The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. https://t.co/CgRxpmPAWn pic.twitter.com/oMBRo7p45n. 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 group would get drugs from multiple sources that included Atlanta and Baltimore. The operation was dubbed 'Schrock& Awe' throughout the day. of meth with a street value of $150,000, and $100,000 in cash. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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. Akron Drug Bust, Arrests Announced Published: Mar. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. Fitzgerald, Ruple, and Williams are charged with possession of crack cocaine and occupying a drug house. Acting US Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler made the announcement Thursday. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police are investigating after drugs and a large sum of cash were found during a traffic. It's a supply and demand thing.". 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. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, officers obtained reasonable suspicion to call for K9 Ruger. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. Revenue was reported as $899.5 million. He even lied to our cameras about where he is from. According to court documents, the bags contained powdery white and off-white substances that were later tested and confirmed to contain fentanyl. 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 . James Hardy. "We adapt and then they do," Lt. Dave Garro said of drug dealers. Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Elias is said to be the local distributor of drugs. Randy Fitzgerald is currently on bond for aggravated possession of cocaine and obstructing official business (both felonies). "I think the most frustrating part is it's never gonna go away. A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. 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. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. By Adam Ferrise 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. 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. All rights reserved. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Copyright 2021 WOIO. 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. The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. 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 . 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 Akron. Additionally, a rifle and four handguns were seized. Twenty-nine of the 45 indicted individuals . The charge is punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. 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. They were arrested in September 2021. Authorities said they expected to find evidence connected to the drug trafficking organization at the restaurant. Ray Cottrill, 49, was charged with possession, police said. All rights reserved. Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. His account of the constantly changing drug climate matched reports from Charleston and Huntington alike. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. In an exclusive investigation early September, WSAZ told you about a new drug pipeline emerging from Akron, Ohio, to our region. All rights reserved. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. Chief Dial called Akron Huntington's source city for fentanyl and carfentanyl. 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. 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. Greg Ruple pled guilty to possession of cocaine and obstructing official business on October 17, 2006. 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. 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. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. 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 . Police say more arrests and charges are expected. Andrea Hilhoan, 32, was charged with trafficking and weapons under disability, police said. 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. Five children--ages 1 to 16--were removed from the home. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Police arrested a father and son following an investigation into the sale of heroin, cocaine and prescription opiates in Lorain County. A pit bull dog with two pit bull puppies were encountered during the entry. Each of the defendants is charged with conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Ohio. Authorities found three types of drugs, over $87,000 and four guns when they searched two homes Tuesday in Akron. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. The people charged are all from the Akron and Cleveland areas with the exception of two who are from West Virginia. Named in the indictment are 10 defendants from Akron: Damien Roger Marcel Stafford, 41; Chezerae D. Floyd, 44; Lucian D. Blackwell, 41; Craig L. Johnstone, 49; Rausheeda L. Hyshaw, 41; Antwain D. Stewart, 41; Ricky Lynn Vaughn, 60; Clifford E. Stafford, 44; Dorshaun R. Tucker, 41; and Marian Ripley, 21; Also named were Alexander Prieto, 41, of Cleveland, Ohio; and Travis Blankenship, 31, and Jessica McClanahan, 31, both of Charleston, West Virginia. They are being transported the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. 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.

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