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. 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. 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. I just got here.". Man charged in 2020 shooting death of Akron baby Revere school board member will join staff of Lt. Gov. "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. In Akron several weeks ago, WSAZ reporter Jatara McGee rode with the head of the Narcotics Divsion at the Akron Police Department. 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. Chief Dial called Akron Huntington's source city for fentanyl and carfentanyl. "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. Stafford, Vaughn and Hyshaw were arrested in September 2021, while another member was arrested in a separate case. Officials did not release the names of the individuals taken into custody Thursday. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. 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 Copyright 2021 WXIX. A family member went to the house early on Wednesday to pick up the kids. In an exclusive investigation early September, WSAZ told you about a new drug pipeline emerging from Akron, Ohio, to our region. Acting US Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler made the announcement Thursday. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. 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. The operation was dubbed 'Schrock& Awe' throughout the day. Greg Ruple pled guilty to possession of cocaine and obstructing official business on October 17, 2006. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. 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. 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. Copyright 2021 WOIO. Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker 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. 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". Five children--ages 1 to 16--were removed from the home. Andrea Hilhoan, 32, was charged with trafficking and weapons under disability, police said. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 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. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. 2023 The Associated Press. 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. "I think the most frustrating part is it's never gonna go away. They are being transported the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". Sterling Parish, 36, of Cincinnati, is wanted by the #FBI for his involvement in an alleged large-scale narcotics conspiracy. 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. According to court documents, the bags contained powdery white and off-white substances that were later tested and confirmed to contain fentanyl. What's Metro's plan to fix the wheels on the 7000 series. 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. Elias is said to be the local distributor of drugs. 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 . 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). Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. Law enforcement seized around $150,000 in cash, 10 kilograms of fentanyl, multiple vehicles and 28 firearms as part of the investigation. 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. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. Authorities said the drugs were stored in various houses in Akron and distributed out of those homes. 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. 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. The organization reportedly sent narcotics to Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, as well as Gary, Indiana. 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 . 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 . Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. 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 . The people charged are all from the Akron and Cleveland areas with the exception of two who are from West Virginia. 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. FBI sources told newsnet5.coms Bob Jones the raid involved crystal meth trafficking and could have ties to heroin in California. 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. All rights reserved. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. Authorities said they expected to find evidence connected to the drug trafficking organization at the restaurant. The arrests culminated a three-week investigation by the Summit County Drug Unit. The group would get drugs from multiple sources that included Atlanta and Baltimore. Twenty-nine of the 45 indicted individuals . Police also recovered a vehicle as evidence. 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 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. Please include the title when you click here to report it. Two guns were seized during that search. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 32 cents per share. "I'm from Kentucky. 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. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. Officers detained Stafford, entered a bathroom and found multiple bags of various sizes both on the floor and inside the toilet. 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 (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million.. 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. He then allegedly sold the drugs for $11,000 to $14,000 a pound. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Amanda Howard, 43, was charged with possession, police said. by Robert Romano. 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. They were arrested in September 2021. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he 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. For the year, the company reported profit of $60.3 million, or $1.64 per share. Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. 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. of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. Akron Police: 6 arrested after searches reveal drugs, weapons. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The investigation was a collaboration between Akron police, the FBI and ATF. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. 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). 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. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. 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. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. Akron. 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. "We're gonna keep that up. 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. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. Akron Drug Bust, Arrests Announced Published: Mar. Authorities found 10 grams of methamphetamines and one handgun at a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street, according to a press release. Eight guns were from various locations. 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. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) . 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. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, officers obtained reasonable suspicion to call for K9 Ruger. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. 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. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Stafford then allegedly used Vaughn, Johnstone, Floyd, Blackwell and Stewart to distribute the drugs. Call 513-421-4310 with tips or info on his location. 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 . 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 . 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. Two UPS employees have been accused of taking part in a larger drug trafficking operation by transporting packages of cocaine through their work. The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. In total 23 people are being charged with the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin. It's said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. 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. Authorities found three types of drugs, over $87,000 and four guns when they searched two homes Tuesday in Akron. newsnet5.com was at the scene as officers raided a home on Lincoln Way Northwest. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 19, 2007 at 12:18 PM PDT | Updated: Mar. All were charged with intent to distribute and distribution of crystal methamphetamine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of crystalmethamphetamine. This ring is responsible for shipping pounds of crystal meth into Stark and Summit counties, said Acting U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon. 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. 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 . Shannon Sammons, 38, was charged with trafficking, possession and weapons under disability, police said. "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. https://t.co/CgRxpmPAWn pic.twitter.com/oMBRo7p45n. 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 indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. Two juvenile males aged 15 and 16 were also located inside the residence. Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 per share. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. The fight is still on and we're not gonna stop.". Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. ATHENS, Ohio ( WCMH) Fentanyl, meth and stolen all-terrain vehicles were among the items and substances recovered during a drug bust in southeast Ohio. "We're taking a very aggressive approach towards the drug dealers and our citizens are fully bought in," Chief Dial said. 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. Posted on February 27, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. All rights reserved. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. Randy Fitzgerald is currently on bond for aggravated possession of cocaine and obstructing official business (both felonies). 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. Animal Control officials assisted and the animals were transported to the animal shelter. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Robert Willham, 36, is still at large, officials said. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police are investigating after drugs and a large sum of cash were found during a traffic. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. 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. Ray Cottrill, 49, was charged with possession, police said. 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. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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. Nine members of the alleged conspiracy were arrested Thursday morning after the indictment was unsealed in federal court. Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police said. Copyright 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. A pit bull dog with two pit bull puppies were encountered during the entry. Learn more about our streaming options here. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . 7000 series they seem to be the culmination of a nearly six month by! 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