They were arrested in September 2021. 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. 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. Officers detained Stafford, entered a bathroom and found multiple bags of various sizes both on the floor and inside the toilet. Additionally, a rifle and four handguns were seized. Local FBI agencies are working in partnership with theSacramento, Calif.FBI. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker said. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million.. "We're gonna keep that up. Amanda Howard, 43, was charged with possession, police said. 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 . Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. https://t.co/CgRxpmPAWn pic.twitter.com/oMBRo7p45n. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. The organization reportedly sent narcotics to Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, as well as Gary, Indiana. Stafford, Vaughn and Hyshaw were arrested in September 2021, while another member was arrested in a separate case. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) . Two guns were seized during that search. The Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task . Ray Cottrill, 49, was charged with possession, police said. 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 . The indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. All rights reserved. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 32 cents per share. "We're taking a very aggressive approach towards the drug dealers and our citizens are fully bought in," Chief Dial said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Copyright 2021 WXIX. All rights reserved. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Copyright Nine members of the alleged conspiracy were arrested Thursday morning after the indictment was unsealed in federal court. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. Animal Control officials assisted and the animals were transported to the animal shelter. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 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. Learn more about our streaming options here. 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. A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. Posted on February 27, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. 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. 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. 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. 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. Akron. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Call 513-421-4310 with tips or info on his location. 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. 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. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. The fight is still on and we're not gonna stop.". The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. 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 . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. At one residence, officers encountered Damien Stafford, who is considered to be the mastermind of the scheme, wearing latex gloves and a mask. 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. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. 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. I just got here.". 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. What's Metro's plan to fix the wheels on the 7000 series. He even lied to our cameras about where he is from. All were charged with intent to distribute and distribution of crystal methamphetamine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of crystalmethamphetamine. Officials did not release the names of the individuals taken into custody Thursday. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT,. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. Officers with the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force and Huntington Police Department Special Investigations Bureau were involved with the investigation. All rights reserved. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . They are being charge with daytime curfew, truancy, and occupying a drug premise. Police say more arrests and charges are expected. 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 . 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. 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. Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. His account of the constantly changing drug climate matched reports from Charleston and Huntington alike. In an exclusive investigation early September, WSAZ told you about a new drug pipeline emerging from Akron, Ohio, to our region. Greg Ruple pled guilty to possession of cocaine and obstructing official business on October 17, 2006. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". It's said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. Police arrested a father and son following an investigation into the sale of heroin, cocaine and prescription opiates in Lorain County. 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. 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. He was serving probation on those charges at the time of the arrest. By Adam Ferrise 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. "I'm from Kentucky. 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 people charged are all from the Akron and Cleveland areas with the exception of two who are from West Virginia. The arrests culminated a three-week investigation by the Summit County Drug Unit. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. Eight guns were from various locations. A pit bull dog with two pit bull puppies were encountered during the entry. Two UPS employees have been accused of taking part in a larger drug trafficking operation by transporting packages of cocaine through their work. 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). 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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 . 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. of meth with a street value of $150,000, and $100,000 in cash. 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. 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. To date, officers working on the investigation haveseized10 firearms, a pound of cocaine, 145 lbs. 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. 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. Sterling Parish, 36, of Cincinnati, is wanted by the #FBI for his involvement in an alleged large-scale narcotics conspiracy. 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. 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. 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. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had . ATHENS, Ohio ( WCMH) Fentanyl, meth and stolen all-terrain vehicles were among the items and substances recovered during a drug bust in southeast Ohio. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. 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. 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 . Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. Twenty-nine of the 45 indicted individuals . 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. The investigation was a collaboration between Akron police, the FBI and ATF. 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). Sheriff's officials were assisted by the Akron Police Department and the Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Stafford then allegedly used Vaughn, Johnstone, Floyd, Blackwell and Stewart to distribute the drugs. Two juvenile males aged 15 and 16 were also located inside the residence. 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. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. James Hardy. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. 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 . Chief Dial called Akron Huntington's source city for fentanyl and carfentanyl. Krajeck said a total of 11 people were charged in connection with the investigation. I was moving to 17th Street. Andrea Hilhoan, 32, was charged with trafficking and weapons under disability, police said. 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. 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 adapt and then they do," Lt. Dave Garro said of drug dealers. The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. Please include the title when you click here to report it. "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. by Robert Romano. Authorities found three types of drugs, over $87,000 and four guns when they searched two homes Tuesday in Akron. 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. 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. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Authorities said the drugs were stored in various houses in Akron and distributed out of those homes. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment, charging 13 people as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine and other controlled substances in the Akron area. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police are investigating after drugs and a large sum of cash were found during a traffic. 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 In Akron several weeks ago, WSAZ reporter Jatara McGee rode with the head of the Narcotics Divsion at the Akron Police Department. Authorities found 10 grams of methamphetamines and one handgun at a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street, according to a press release. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Akron Police: 6 arrested after searches reveal drugs, weapons. The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. Huntington Police say they found fentanyl, meth, marijuana and a gun in the apartment. According to court documents, the bags contained powdery white and off-white substances that were later tested and confirmed to contain fentanyl. Man charged in 2020 shooting death of Akron baby Revere school board member will join staff of Lt. Gov. Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. During the search, police say another man ran from the scene and was caught a few blocks away. "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. 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. Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. All rights reserved (About Us). Robert Willham, 36, is still at large, officials said. Learn more about our streaming options here. 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. Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police said. All rights reserved. The two employees, Orlando Candelario Almanza, 49 . of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. He then allegedly sold the drugs for $11,000 to $14,000 a pound. The operation was dubbed 'Schrock& Awe' throughout the day. 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. Acting US Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler made the announcement Thursday. 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. 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. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. on West 17th Street west of Oberlin Avenue, according to a news release from Lorain police. He later told a magistrate judge "I was just in the process of moving. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. 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. 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.. Elias is said to be the local distributor of drugs. 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. Fitzgerald, Ruple, and Williams are charged with possession of crack cocaine and occupying a drug house. The charge is punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. 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. 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. 5425 Wisconsin Ave FBI sources told newsnet5.coms Bob Jones the raid involved crystal meth trafficking and could have ties to heroin in California. Randy Fitzgerald is currently on bond for aggravated possession of cocaine and obstructing official business (both felonies). "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. 19, 2007 at 12:18 PM PDT | Updated: Mar. 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. 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. For the year, the company reported profit of $60.3 million, or $1.64 per share. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. 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 (About Us). "I think the most frustrating part is it's never gonna go away. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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