Cheyenne Porter, 23, was charged with possession, police said. Copyright 2021 WXIX. The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. 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 Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT, made the arrests Tuesday after conducting search warrants at two Akron homes. For the year, the company reported profit of $60.3 million, or $1.64 per share. 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. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. 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. 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. All rights reserved. The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $212.8 million in the period. "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. Call 513-421-4310 with tips or info on his location. Revenue was reported as $899.5 million. 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 even lied to our cameras about where he is from. 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. 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). Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. "Everyone is aware there's a group of individuals that are coming out of Akron dealing drugs," Chief Hank Dial says. 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. 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. All rights reserved. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. All rights reserved. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. During the search, police say another man ran from the scene and was caught a few blocks away. 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 . 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 . AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police are investigating after drugs and a large sum of cash were found during a traffic. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. 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. It's said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. newsnet5.com was at the scene as officers raided a home on Lincoln Way Northwest. 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. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. Additionally, a rifle and four handguns were seized. 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. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. A pit bull dog with two pit bull puppies were encountered during the entry. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. The indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. 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. 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. All were charged with intent to distribute and distribution of crystal methamphetamine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of crystalmethamphetamine. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) . 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. 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. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. Copyright 2021 WOIO. "I'm from Kentucky. "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. Law enforcement seized around $150,000 in cash, 10 kilograms of fentanyl, multiple vehicles and 28 firearms as part of the investigation. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Officers detained Stafford, entered a bathroom and found multiple bags of various sizes both on the floor and inside the toilet. Akron Police: 6 arrested after searches reveal drugs, weapons. 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. The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. The investigation was a collaboration between Akron police, the FBI and ATF. I just got here.". "We adapt and then they do," Lt. Dave Garro said of drug dealers. Stafford then allegedly used Vaughn, Johnstone, Floyd, Blackwell and Stewart to distribute the drugs. 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. A family member went to the house early on Wednesday to pick up the kids. 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). 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 . 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 Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT,. Huntington Police say they found fentanyl, meth, marijuana and a gun in the apartment. 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. Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 per share. Police say more arrests and charges are expected. Officers with the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force and Huntington Police Department Special Investigations Bureau were involved with the investigation. A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . 19, 2007 at 12:18 PM PDT | Updated: Mar. 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 . 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. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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. 5425 Wisconsin Ave 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. Copyright 2022 WOIO. Two of the alleged dealers were tight-lipped, but Austin had a lot to say to our cameras. Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 32 cents per share. 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 . AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Officials did not release the names of the individuals taken into custody Thursday. The charge is punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. 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. Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. To date, officers working on the investigation haveseized10 firearms, a pound of cocaine, 145 lbs. https://t.co/CgRxpmPAWn pic.twitter.com/oMBRo7p45n. 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. He was serving probation on those charges at the time of the arrest. 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. All rights reserved. He later told a magistrate judge "I was just in the process of moving. Sheriff's officials were assisted by the Akron Police Department and the Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. 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. Learn more about our streaming options here. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. 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. 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. Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police said. Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. Police arrested a father and son following an investigation into the sale of heroin, cocaine and prescription opiates in Lorain County. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. We're not gonna let up. Greg Ruple pled guilty to possession of cocaine and obstructing official business on October 17, 2006. 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. 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. 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. According to authorities, each person is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. 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