The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT,. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, officers obtained reasonable suspicion to call for K9 Ruger. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sheriff's officials were assisted by the Akron Police Department and the Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. They are being transported the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. "I'm from Kentucky. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. 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. All rights reserved. Copyright 2022 WOIO. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $212.8 million in the period. Copyright 2021 WOIO. 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. 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. The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. 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. This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. I was moving to 17th Street. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. Officers detained Stafford, entered a bathroom and found multiple bags of various sizes both on the floor and inside the toilet. All rights reserved. Akron Drug Bust, Arrests Announced Published: Mar. 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. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. "I think the most frustrating part is it's never gonna go away. They are being charge with daytime curfew, truancy, and occupying a drug premise. Stafford then allegedly used Vaughn, Johnstone, Floyd, Blackwell and Stewart to distribute the drugs. Steffen and the 13 others are also accused of distributing narcotics in Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, and Gary, Indiana as well. In an exclusive investigation early September, WSAZ told you about a new drug pipeline emerging from Akron, Ohio, to our region. The charge is punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. 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 . 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. Two juvenile males aged 15 and 16 were also located inside the residence. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. Cheyenne Porter, 23, was charged with possession, police said. He then allegedly sold the drugs for $11,000 to $14,000 a pound. The people charged are all from the Akron and Cleveland areas with the exception of two who are from West Virginia. 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. of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. All rights reserved. "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. Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. In total 23 people are being charged with the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin. A family member went to the house early on Wednesday to pick up the kids. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. 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. 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. Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. Law enforcement seized around $150,000 in cash, 10 kilograms of fentanyl, multiple vehicles and 28 firearms as part of the investigation. "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. ATHENS, Ohio ( WCMH) Fentanyl, meth and stolen all-terrain vehicles were among the items and substances recovered during a drug bust in southeast Ohio. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Huntington Police say they found fentanyl, meth, marijuana and a gun in the apartment. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. 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. Twenty-nine of the 45 indicted individuals . AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. 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 said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT, made the arrests Tuesday after conducting search warrants at two Akron homes. 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. Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police said. 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 Sterling Parish, 36, of Cincinnati, is wanted by the #FBI for his involvement in an alleged large-scale narcotics conspiracy. All rights reserved. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. 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 . 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. Authorities found 10 grams of methamphetamines and one handgun at a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street, according to a press release. 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. The indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. https://t.co/CgRxpmPAWn pic.twitter.com/oMBRo7p45n. 19, 2007 at 12:18 PM PDT | Updated: Mar. "We adapt and then they do," Lt. Dave Garro said of drug dealers. 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 arrests culminated a three-week investigation by the Summit County Drug Unit. 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. The investigation was a collaboration between Akron police, the FBI and ATF. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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. Learn more about our streaming options here. The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. Andrea Hilhoan, 32, was charged with trafficking and weapons under disability, police said. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. 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 . 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 . 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 material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. Posted on February 27, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. Nine members of the alleged conspiracy were arrested Thursday morning after the indictment was unsealed in federal court. Amanda Howard, 43, was charged with possession, police said. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. They were arrested in September 2021. We're not gonna let up. Police arrested a father and son following an investigation into the sale of heroin, cocaine and prescription opiates in Lorain County. The fight is still on and we're not gonna stop.". 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). Krajeck said a total of 11 people were charged in connection with the investigation. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Randy Fitzgerald is currently on bond for aggravated possession of cocaine and obstructing official business (both felonies). Eight guns were from various locations. 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 . At one residence, officers encountered Damien Stafford, who is considered to be the mastermind of the scheme, wearing latex gloves and a mask. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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. He even lied to our cameras about where he is from. Fitzgerald, Ruple, and Williams are charged with possession of crack cocaine and occupying a drug house. 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. 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. 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