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. 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. Huntington Police say they found fentanyl, meth, marijuana and a gun in the apartment. Copyright 2021 WXIX. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. All rights reserved. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. Steffen and the 13 others are also accused of distributing narcotics in Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, and Gary, Indiana as well. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT, made the arrests Tuesday after conducting search warrants at two Akron homes. ATHENS, Ohio ( WCMH) Fentanyl, meth and stolen all-terrain vehicles were among the items and substances recovered during a drug bust in southeast Ohio. 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. Posted on February 27, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. Additionally, a rifle and four handguns were seized. 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. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. 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 . 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. Copyright 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. Two UPS employees have been accused of taking part in a larger drug trafficking operation by transporting packages of cocaine through their work. Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. Huntington Police and the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force arrested the three people after a drug bust at an apartment on 9th Avenue. Amanda Howard, 43, was charged with possession, police said. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. newsnet5.com was at the scene as officers raided a home on Lincoln Way Northwest. 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. 19, 2007 at 12:18 PM PDT | Updated: Mar. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. Robert Willham, 36, is still at large, officials said. The operation was dubbed 'Schrock& Awe' throughout the day. All were charged with intent to distribute and distribution of crystal methamphetamine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of crystalmethamphetamine. He was serving probation on those charges at the time of the arrest. At one residence, officers encountered Damien Stafford, who is considered to be the mastermind of the scheme, wearing latex gloves and a mask. 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. This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. 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 . 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. Authorities said the drugs were stored in various houses in Akron and distributed out of those homes. The indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. 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. Shannon Sammons, 38, was charged with trafficking, possession and weapons under disability, police said. Officials did not release the names of the individuals taken into custody Thursday. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. Seized from the residence were a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol, a 12-gauge shotgun, two ounces of crack, and several thousand dollars in cash. "I'm from Kentucky. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. By Adam Ferrise Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The fight is still on and we're not gonna stop.". Sterling Parish, 36, of Cincinnati, is wanted by the #FBI for his involvement in an alleged large-scale narcotics conspiracy. "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. 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. 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). All rights reserved. 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. Please include the title when you click here to report it. 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. Nine members of the alleged conspiracy were arrested Thursday morning after the indictment was unsealed in federal court. 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 . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The arrests culminated a three-week investigation by the Summit County Drug Unit. They are being transported the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. "We're gonna keep that up. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Krajeck said a total of 11 people were charged in connection with the investigation. Randy Fitzgerald is currently on bond for aggravated possession of cocaine and obstructing official business (both felonies). Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker said. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million.. Acting US Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler made the announcement Thursday. 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. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. 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.. All rights reserved. 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. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Animal Control officials assisted and the animals were transported to the animal shelter. The two employees, Orlando Candelario Almanza, 49 . Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. Authorities found three types of drugs, over $87,000 and four guns when they searched two homes Tuesday in Akron. 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. 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. Learn more about our streaming options here. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. It's said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. Eight guns were from various locations. In Akron several weeks ago, WSAZ reporter Jatara McGee rode with the head of the Narcotics Divsion at the Akron Police Department. 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. 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. Stafford, Vaughn and Hyshaw were arrested in September 2021, while another member was arrested in a separate case. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. Officers with the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force and Huntington Police Department Special Investigations Bureau were involved with the investigation. The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. 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. 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. It's a supply and demand thing.". 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. 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. Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 per share. Cheyenne Porter, 23, was charged with possession, police said. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police are investigating after drugs and a large sum of cash were found during a traffic. He later told a magistrate judge "I was just in the process of moving. 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. Police also recovered a vehicle as evidence. Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. The Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task . Arrested were Randy Fitzgerald (21 years old) of Preston Avenue, Akron, Ohio; Greg Ruple (24 years old) of Glendora Street, Akron, Ohio; and Tommy Williams (18 years old) of Geiger Street, Alliance Ohio. In total 23 people are being charged with the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. 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 . Call 513-421-4310 with tips or info on his location. Sheriff's officials were assisted by the Akron Police Department and the Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. on West 17th Street west of Oberlin Avenue, according to a news release from Lorain police. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. He even lied to our cameras about where he is from. He then allegedly sold the drugs for $11,000 to $14,000 a pound. The investigation was a collaboration between Akron police, the FBI and ATF. Akron. FBI sources told newsnet5.coms Bob Jones the raid involved crystal meth trafficking and could have ties to heroin in California. Authorities said they expected to find evidence connected to the drug trafficking organization at the restaurant. Copyright 2022 WOIO. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The people charged are all from the Akron and Cleveland areas with the exception of two who are from West Virginia. Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police said. For the year, the company reported profit of $60.3 million, or $1.64 per share. Copyright 2021 WOIO. Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. by Robert Romano. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. 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. 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. 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. 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. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. 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. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. All rights reserved. We're not gonna let up. A family member went to the house early on Wednesday to pick up the kids. Five children--ages 1 to 16--were removed from the home. 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. 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. To date, officers working on the investigation haveseized10 firearms, a pound of cocaine, 145 lbs. James Hardy. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . "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. I was moving to 17th Street. Twenty-nine of the 45 indicted individuals . 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 . "We adapt and then they do," Lt. Dave Garro said of drug dealers. 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. 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 . On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Everyone is aware there's a group of individuals that are coming out of Akron dealing drugs," Chief Hank Dial says. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. 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. 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. 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. 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. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) . Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. Man charged in 2020 shooting death of Akron baby Revere school board member will join staff of Lt. Gov. This ring is responsible for shipping pounds of crystal meth into Stark and Summit counties, said Acting U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT,. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. Elias is said to be the local distributor of drugs. What's Metro's plan to fix the wheels on the 7000 series. "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. of meth with a street value of $150,000, and $100,000 in cash. 2023 The Associated Press. "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. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. 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 . 5425 Wisconsin Ave Revenue was reported as $899.5 million. The group would get drugs from multiple sources that included Atlanta and Baltimore. 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. 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. 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. Local FBI agencies are working in partnership with theSacramento, Calif.FBI. Two of the alleged dealers were tight-lipped, but Austin had a lot to say to our cameras. 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 Police say more arrests and charges are expected. Two guns were seized during that search. Ray Cottrill, 49, was charged with possession, police said. Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 32 cents per share. They were arrested in September 2021. All rights reserved. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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 . According to authorities, each person is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. Authorities found 10 grams of methamphetamines and one handgun at a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street, according to a press release. His account of the constantly changing drug climate matched reports from Charleston and Huntington alike. The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $212.8 million in the period. of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. https://t.co/CgRxpmPAWn pic.twitter.com/oMBRo7p45n. During the search, police say another man ran from the scene and was caught a few blocks away. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had . 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