NEWS
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit, along with additional Officers from the Sandusky County Drug Task Force, Columbus DEA and the Ottawa County Major Crimes Task Force, ended a three-month drug operation involving Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine and Fentanyl.
Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey announced the results of a multi-agency interdiction that occurred was conducted on July 18.
The investigation included the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office, Circleville Police Department, South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit and the Ohio Investigative Unit.
The investigation included the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office, Circleville Police Department, South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit and the Ohio Investigative Unit.
Investigators with the Trumbull Action Group (TAG) Drug Task Force seized nearly 1,000 grams of various drugs from a Warren home.
Two suspects remain in jail after being indicted Monday for drug trafficking by a Knox County Grand Jury — thanks to a K9 unit that sniffed out methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
he West Central Ohio Crime Task Force seized a large amount of money, drugs, and guns during a raid earlier this week.
On Tuesday, June 25th, Deputies from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Agents from the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant in the Village of Middleport after a six-month narcotics investigation. This investigation focused on ongoing drug trafficking at 231 Mill Street in Middleport.
Agents with the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force recovered two firearms, one of which was loaded, and two baggies containing methamphetamine (10.17 grams and 0.67 grams). Drug paraphernalia including digital scales, smoking devices and clear baggies were also taken as evidence.
The investigation into Miller began in May 2023 as part of Project Bridge, an initiative led by the Lawrence Drug & Major Crime Task Force aimed at connecting individuals with substance abuse disorders to treatment and apprehending drug traffickers.
On Thursday, the Montgomery County R.A.N.G.E. Task Force, with assistance from the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, served the warrants in the 800 block of Southview Drive in Englewood and in the 700 block of Webster Street in Dayton.
Over 80 pounds of methamphetamine was seized by detectives with the Regional Enforcement Narcotics Unit after alleged traffickers were caught, according to a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
The Columbiana County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant Monday at 74 W. Main St., Salineville, locating weapons, cash and drugs, including 15 grams of methamphetamine.
Chief Deputy Mark Warden reports that on 14 Jun 2024 Agents with the Southeast Ohio Major Crimes Task Force arrested two subjects for possession of fentanyl.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office Undercover Regional Narcotics Unit (BURN) arrested David Salvador Ramirez at the end of the multi-month investigation. BURN officers executed residential search warrants on Waco Way and Pan Am Way in Hamilton.
The Columbiana County Drug Task Force, along with the Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant Monday, seizing firearms and drugs linked to trafficking. This operation highlights our commitment to community safety. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activities!
Sheriff Alex Lape of the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office reported a successful conclusion to a high-stakes pursuit and arrest on June 13th, 2024. The incident began when undercover units conducted surveillance on a residence at 1366 Sheridan Dr., where a known suspect, identified as Granville Gibson of Laurelville, OH, was observed exiting the property while carrying a shotgun. Detectives had prior knowledge that Gibson was unlawfully in possession of the firearm.
Summit County SWAT made a big drug bust after an investigation into trafficking by the Summit County Drug Unit Tuesday.
The Sheriff’s Office SWAT team made entry and secured the residence located in the West Akron neighborhood during a search of the home they found and seized: 838 grams of methamphetamine 92 grams of cocaine 22 grams of fentanyl 6 grams of crack cocaine $1,786.00 in US currency, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office SWAT team made entry and secured the residence located in the West Akron neighborhood during a search of the home they found and seized: 838 grams of methamphetamine 92 grams of cocaine 22 grams of fentanyl 6 grams of crack cocaine $1,786.00 in US currency, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
Recently, Gov. DeWine banned the sale and use of nine synthetic opioids, known as nitazenes, which are stronger than fentanyl and have been linked to a rise in overdoses.
These man-made opioids were never approved for medical use and are increasingly found in illegal drugs across the state. On Tuesday, Gov. DeWine signed an executive order authorizing the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to classify these nine synthetic opioids as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning their sale and use.
These man-made opioids were never approved for medical use and are increasingly found in illegal drugs across the state. On Tuesday, Gov. DeWine signed an executive order authorizing the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to classify these nine synthetic opioids as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning their sale and use.
On Tuesday, June 4, investigators from the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office and the Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant at an East Cambridge residence. The operation led to the discovery of bulk amounts of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as drug paraphernalia and other evidence indicating significant drug trafficking activity.
Ravenna, Ohio – Portage County sheriff’s deputies have accused the owner of a newly opened vape shop, Puff City Smoke Shop, of trafficking illegal narcotics. The shop, located in downtown Ravenna, opened just a month ago, and its owner, who hails from New York, faces charges of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony.
Deputies assigned to the P.A.C.E. Unit were conducting interdiction on Interstate 76.
With assistance from the SWAT team, the area SPAN drug unit executed a narcotics search warrant at 1262 Sunset Road around 6 a.m. May 14.
Law enforcement leaders joined together, along with Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Wednesday morning for the annual drug summit in Columbus.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that nearly three dozen local drug task forces in Ohio are receiving state support for their work to disrupt the drug trade and promote substance use awareness, prevention, and recovery.
Members of the TAG Drug Task force and Warren Police Street Crimes Unit took 50 grams of what is believed to be fentanyl from a home in the 700 block of Parkman Road SW, as well as a pistol drum magazine and suboxone stips, a medication used to treat individuals with opioid addiction, the release states.
The South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Lancaster Police Department, and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 4970 Delmont Rd. Lancaster after an investigation involving drug trafficking.
A new Republican-led bill at the Ohio Statehouse aims to curb gun violence across the state.
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering holding oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging the Columbus Police Department’s decision to withhold the names of eight police officers involved in a 2023 deadly force incident.
Local law enforcement executed search warrants and made multiple arrests in Hillsboro, Greenfield and Rocky Fork Lake areas Wednesday, May 9, one day after a Highland County grand jury handed down 15 indictments in connection with Highland County Task Force investigations.
The TAG Drug Task Force, along with the Warren Police Street Crimes Unit seized approximately 1,000 grams of suspected cocaine, 129 grams of suspected Fentanyl, 23 grams suspected crack cocaine, 50 grams of suspected Fentanyl pills, 3 handguns and U.S. currency while conducting a search warrant at a house on the 2000 block Milton Street SE.
The Crime Enforcement Agency of Ashtabula County, the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office and the Tri-County Regional SWAT Team executed a search warrant on Tuesday in the 6400 block of North Ridge Road West in Geneva Township, according to a press release from CEAAC.
Members of the TAG Drug Task force and Warren Police Street Crimes Unit took 50 grams of what is believed to be fentanyl from a home in the 700 block of Parkman Road SW, as well as a pistol drum magazine and suboxone stips, a medication used to treat individuals with opioid addiction, the release states.