Police also recovered a vehicle as evidence. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. During the search, police say another man ran from the scene and was caught a few blocks away. 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. Man charged in 2020 shooting death of Akron baby Revere school board member will join staff of Lt. Gov. I just got here.". According to court documents, the bags contained powdery white and off-white substances that were later tested and confirmed to contain fentanyl. 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. 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. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. All rights reserved. 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. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT,. 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 . Two guns were seized during that search. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. He was serving probation on those charges at the time of the arrest. 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. 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. Amanda Howard, 43, was charged with possession, police said. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. 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. "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police are investigating after drugs and a large sum of cash were found during a traffic. We're not gonna let up. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Some of the individuals are charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, maintaining a drug premises and using a communication facility to facilitate a drug offense. Elias is said to be the local distributor of drugs. 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. Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. Five children--ages 1 to 16--were removed from the home. Authorities found three types of drugs, over $87,000 and four guns when they searched two homes Tuesday in Akron. It's said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. "Everyone is aware there's a group of individuals that are coming out of Akron dealing drugs," Chief Hank Dial says. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. 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. "We're gonna keep that up. Akron Drug Bust, Arrests Announced Published: Mar. Cheyenne Porter, 23, was charged with possession, police said. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". Copyright 2021 WOIO. Two UPS employees have been accused of taking part in a larger drug trafficking operation by transporting packages of cocaine through their work. 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. According to authorities, each person is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. 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. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $212.8 million in the period. 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 . The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. All rights reserved (About Us). By Adam Ferrise 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. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. 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 . Chevy Chase, MD 20815. 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. The Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task . 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. FBI sources told newsnet5.coms Bob Jones the raid involved crystal meth trafficking and could have ties to heroin in California. 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. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning, Florida Dems pick Fried to lead party after tough midterms, Padres slugger Machado draws first pitch clock violation, Zombie drug challenging response to Maryland opioid crisis, No more digging for change: Dulles Toll Road goes cashless. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. 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 material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 per share. Authorities said they expected to find evidence connected to the drug trafficking organization at the restaurant. Please include the title when you click here to report it. Chief Dial called Akron Huntington's source city for fentanyl and carfentanyl. At one residence, officers encountered Damien Stafford, who is considered to be the mastermind of the scheme, wearing latex gloves and a mask. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, officers obtained reasonable suspicion to call for K9 Ruger. "We adapt and then they do," Lt. Dave Garro said of drug dealers. 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). Officials did not release the names of the individuals taken into custody Thursday. Fitzgerald, Ruple, and Williams are charged with possession of crack cocaine and occupying a drug house. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His account of the constantly changing drug climate matched reports from Charleston and Huntington alike. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. They are being transported the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. In an exclusive investigation early September, WSAZ told you about a new drug pipeline emerging from Akron, Ohio, to our region. All rights reserved. "We're taking a very aggressive approach towards the drug dealers and our citizens are fully bought in," Chief Dial said. 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. 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 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. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. 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. All rights reserved. The charge is punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. Nine members of the alleged conspiracy were arrested Thursday morning after the indictment was unsealed in federal court. To date, officers working on the investigation haveseized10 firearms, a pound of cocaine, 145 lbs. 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. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. 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). He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. They were arrested in September 2021. In total 23 people are being charged with the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin. 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. Copyright 2022 WOIO. What's Metro's plan to fix the wheels on the 7000 series. All rights reserved (About Us). 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 . 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 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. Police say more arrests and charges are expected. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 32 cents per share. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. Call 513-421-4310 with tips or info on his location. 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