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 . All were charged with intent to distribute and distribution of crystal methamphetamine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of crystalmethamphetamine. 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. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, officers obtained reasonable suspicion to call for K9 Ruger. Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. 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. Akron Police: 6 arrested after searches reveal drugs, weapons. Five children--ages 1 to 16--were removed from the home. "We're taking a very aggressive approach towards the drug dealers and our citizens are fully bought in," Chief Dial said. 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. Stafford, Vaughn and Hyshaw were arrested in September 2021, while another member was arrested in a separate case. 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. 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. 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). FBI sources told newsnet5.coms Bob Jones the raid involved crystal meth trafficking and could have ties to heroin in California. 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. 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. by Robert Romano. Authorities said the drugs were stored in various houses in Akron and distributed out of those homes. The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. Stafford then allegedly used Vaughn, Johnstone, Floyd, Blackwell and Stewart to distribute the drugs. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million.. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? 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. 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 . James Hardy. The group would get drugs from multiple sources that included Atlanta and Baltimore. of meth with a street value of $150,000, and $100,000 in cash. A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. He later told a magistrate judge "I was just in the process of moving. 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. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. 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. Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. 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. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. Police also recovered a vehicle as evidence. 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. 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Copyright 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. 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. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. All rights reserved (About Us). It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. https://t.co/CgRxpmPAWn pic.twitter.com/oMBRo7p45n. Copyright 2021 WOIO. 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. Copyright 2021 WXIX. 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). 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. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. 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 The Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task . Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Ray Cottrill, 49, was charged with possession, police said. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. Additionally, a rifle and four handguns were seized. Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. In total, law enforcement officials seized approximately 16.6 kilograms of fentanyl, 9.9 kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram of valeryl fentanyl, 400 grams of cocaine, one semiautomatic rifle, and four semiautomatic pistols during the execution of the search warrants. He was serving probation on those charges at the time of the arrest. This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Akron. A family member went to the house early on Wednesday to pick up the kids. 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. Greg Ruple pled guilty to possession of cocaine and obstructing official business on October 17, 2006. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. We're not gonna let up. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. 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. "I think the most frustrating part is it's never gonna go away. Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. 2023 The Associated Press. Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police 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. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. All rights reserved (About Us). Akron (/ k r n /) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County.It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Cleveland.At the 2020 census, the city proper had a total population of 190,469, making it the 125th largest city in the United States. According to authorities, each person is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker said. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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. The investigation was a collaboration between Akron police, the FBI and ATF. Copyright 2022 WOIO. 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 . According to court documents, the bags contained powdery white and off-white substances that were later tested and confirmed to contain fentanyl. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. 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. Eight guns were from various locations. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. 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. 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. "Everyone is aware there's a group of individuals that are coming out of Akron dealing drugs," Chief Hank Dial says. The charge is punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. 5425 Wisconsin Ave The operation was dubbed 'Schrock& Awe' throughout the day. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Learn more about our streaming options here. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. All rights reserved. Steffen and the 13 others are also accused of distributing narcotics in Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, and Gary, Indiana as well. The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. Law enforcement seized around $150,000 in cash, 10 kilograms of fentanyl, multiple vehicles and 28 firearms as part of the investigation. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. The fight is still on and we're not gonna stop.". Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Akron police are investigating after drugs and a large sum of cash were found during a traffic. of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. 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. A pit bull dog with two pit bull puppies were encountered during the entry. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Acting US Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler made the announcement Thursday. I was moving to 17th Street. All rights reserved. newsnet5.com was at the scene as officers raided a home on Lincoln Way Northwest. 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. Police say more arrests and charges are expected. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. 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. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Call 513-421-4310 with tips or info on his location. Akron Drug Bust, Arrests Announced Published: Mar. It's a supply and demand thing.". 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the year, the company reported profit of $60.3 million, or $1.64 per share. 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. Two UPS employees have been accused of taking part in a larger drug trafficking operation by transporting packages of cocaine through their work. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. on West 17th Street west of Oberlin Avenue, according to a news release from Lorain police. Shannon Sammons, 38, was charged with trafficking, possession and weapons under disability, police said. Andrea Hilhoan, 32, was charged with trafficking and weapons under disability, police said. In Akron several weeks ago, WSAZ reporter Jatara McGee rode with the head of the Narcotics Divsion at the Akron Police Department. Posted on February 27, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. As of 1:30 p.m., 10 had been arrested. 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. They were arrested in September 2021. 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 . During the search, police say another man ran from the scene and was caught a few blocks away. 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 . Police arrested a father and son following an investigation into the sale of heroin, cocaine and prescription opiates in Lorain County. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Man charged in 2020 shooting death of Akron baby Revere school board member will join staff of Lt. Gov. Officers with the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force and Huntington Police Department Special Investigations Bureau were involved with the investigation. "I'm from Kentucky. 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. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. He even lied to our cameras about where he is from. Sterling Parish, 36, of Cincinnati, is wanted by the #FBI for his involvement in an alleged large-scale narcotics conspiracy. Revenue was reported as $899.5 million. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 32 cents per share. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT, made the arrests Tuesday after conducting search warrants at two Akron homes. 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. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. Two guns were seized during that search. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Learn more about our streaming options here. What's Metro's plan to fix the wheels on the 7000 series. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". Randy Fitzgerald is currently on bond for aggravated possession of cocaine and obstructing official business (both felonies). 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. All rights reserved. At one residence, officers encountered Damien Stafford, who is considered to be the mastermind of the scheme, wearing latex gloves and a mask. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. ATHENS, Ohio ( WCMH) Fentanyl, meth and stolen all-terrain vehicles were among the items and substances recovered during a drug bust in southeast Ohio. To date, officers working on the investigation haveseized10 firearms, a pound of cocaine, 145 lbs. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. 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. "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. 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. 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. Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 per share. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Authorities said they expected to find evidence connected to the drug trafficking organization at the restaurant. 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. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. "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. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT,. Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. They are being charge with daytime curfew, truancy, and occupying a drug premise. "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. Nine members of the alleged conspiracy were arrested Thursday morning after the indictment was unsealed in federal court. Cheyenne Porter, 23, was charged with possession, police said. 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 . Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. The organization reportedly sent narcotics to Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, as well as Gary, Indiana. 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 indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. Please include the title when you click here to report it. All rights reserved. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. I just got here.". 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 . 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 . Spencer Hackney was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer after police say he ran from the home and was found a few blocks away. This ring is responsible for shipping pounds of crystal meth into Stark and Summit counties, said Acting U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Elias is said to be the local distributor of drugs. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. Sheriff's officials were assisted by the Akron Police Department and the Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) . 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. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. 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.. Local FBI agencies are working in partnership with theSacramento, Calif.FBI. Authorities found 10 grams of methamphetamines and one handgun at a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street, according to a press release. 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. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. Huntington Police say they found fentanyl, meth, marijuana and a gun in the apartment. 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. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Animal Control officials assisted and the animals were transported to the animal shelter. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had . 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. Two juvenile males aged 15 and 16 were also located inside the residence. His account of the constantly changing drug climate matched reports from Charleston and Huntington alike. "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. "We adapt and then they do," Lt. 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