He was arrested after a drug bust in April 2015 at his residence. #gallery-4 { Ashley C. Bay, 28, of 917 Camden Ave., Parkersburg, was indicted on two counts of forgery, both fifth-degree felonies. The arrests led to the death of a Washington County deputy's death. margin: auto; Seventeen of the defendants were arrested yesterday as part of FBI Operation Skyfall, an OCDETF investigation that included seven months of judicially authorized federal wiretaps of ten phones and identified a drug trafficking organization allegedly headed by Marcus Brown that operated throughout the Western District of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. According to a Criminal Complaint filed in October, Marcus Brown and Steve Law, IV obtained cocaine and heroin in New Jersey and then transported the cocaine and heroin back to the Western District of Pennsylvania for distribution to others in the conspiracy. Those arrested today will appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle at 2:00. According to Marietta Police reports, an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Channel Lane in reference to Huffman allegedly lying down in the middle of the street. Hull was charged with trafficking in heroin and trafficking in fentanyl, both first-degree felonies. EMS were dispatched on the scene, and deputies began a search of the vehicle. } Dieffenbach was arrested after allegedly convincing a 12-year-old to meet him in the Little Hocking Elementary School parking lot. The vehicle finally came to a stop at the gas station off exit 25 in Noble County. Tytus Lamarr Shields, 31, of 1572 Elizabeth St., Apt. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentences imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendants. Apt. #gallery-4 { Were kind of seeing the tip of the iceberg now.. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS She tried to flee out the back door of Johnstons apartment during the bust. Kyleigh D. Rymer, 29, of 107 Virginia St., Ravenswood, W.Va., was indicted on three charges, including receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a first-degree misdemeanor; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. Joshua G. Stewart, 39, last known address of 205 Elm St., Belpre, was indicted on three charges, including illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a second-degree felony; aggravated possession of drugs, a first-degree felony; and illegal manufacture of drugs, a first-degree felony. His vehicle revealed a stolen license plate from Parkersburg. Get instant notifications on top stories from News 4 by downloading our mobile apps. Andrew Robert Johnston, 41, of 1572 Elizabeth St., Apt. Chandra R. Jenkins, 39, 121 Lott Lane, and Mindy S. Carder, 34, of 55 Lott Lane, both of Macfarlan, W.Va., each were indicted for aggravated trafficking in drugs and aggravated possession of drugs, first-degree felonies. #gallery-4 img { His bond was also set at $250,000 in municipal court. A few months later, six people were charged with attempted murder after gunfire erupted at the Calais Motor Inn. Carder, the driver, replied she had forgotten to renew it. float: left; A hydraulic press was also found, which was used to press powdered drugs into bricks. On July 28, 2020, law enforcement arrested 13 people named in an indictment for drug trafficking connected to the violent CJNG Mexican cartel. His bond was set at $250,000 in municipal court. McKinney said difficulties in staffing small-town police departments, and market forces that allow drug dealers to charge two to three times what they might charge in Boston or New York aggravate the situation in Washington County. He was arrested on June 4 on Interstate 77 after police found a loaded firearm within his reach in his vehicle. Androscoggin County, which has a population 3.5 times bigger than Washington County, has the highest rate in 2020 with roughly 1.8 violent offenses for every 1,000 residents. Searches were made at 1572 Elizabeth St. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. A and Apt. After being cleared by EMS, Harrell was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, felony possession of marijuana, 2 counts of felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, felony trafficking of a controlled substance, and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. According to the sheriffs office, those arrested were: Tytus Lamarr Shields, 31, of 1572 Elizabeth St., Apt. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Agents located all the chemicals used in the one-pot method of manufacturing methamphetamine. Drug arrest made in Washington County after suspicious person report. Copyright 2020 WTAP. Last night was very significant, said Sheriff Larry Mincks, during a press conference Thursday. Information through an investigation led officers to a suspected lab at the Elm Street residence. /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */. The affidavit alleges that the defendants participated in the drug conspiracy between at least September 2020 and December 2021. Dieffenbach was arrested after allegedly convincing a 12-year-old to meet him in the Little Hocking Elementary School parking lot. Moreover, the recent shootings and killings and the degree to which the illegal drug trade factors into them stand out in a county with one of the smallest populations and one of the highest poverty rates in the state. Also located were two plastic shopping bags under the seat with 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. His bond was set at $75,000. The detective observed a torch and possible THC pen in plain sight. The weapons included two Springfield handguns, a Glock Taurus 25, a high-capacity magazine 9mm handgun and a .22 caliber Derringer. As they arrived on the scene, deputies observed the vehicle with its horn going off every few seconds, according to the Sheriffs Office release. In March 2019, he allegedly stole a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse from Marlene Sekelik. By combining the resources and expertise of federal agencies and their state and local law enforcement partners, OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the most serious drug trafficking, money laundering, and transnational criminal organizations. He reportedly told the officer if they came back he might have a bullet for them. He then told them to shoot him and resisted arrest. C, Belpre. * Samuel L. Richmond, 33, of 708 32nd St., Parkersburg, was indicted on three counts, including burglary, a third-degree felony; theft from a person in a protected class, a fourth-degree felony; and breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony. Crystal D. Beebe, 55, of Hartford, is accused of growing 28 cannabis plants. Also located were two plastic shopping bags under the seat with 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine. The cache of drugs, which also included heroin and methamphetamine, is the largest amount snagged by law enforcement in the county. He was arrested at 57 Garage Lane, Waterford, with 46.55 grams of hydromorphone, a narcotic used for pain. He had prior felony convictions for drugs, placing him under disability, preventing him from owning or possessing a firearm. The FBI and our partners will stop at nothing to investigate, disrupt and hold accountable those who insist on bringing their harmful business to our neighborhoods.". The vehicle continued to drive despite the lights and siren. float: left; His bond was set at $50,000 and he will also be charged with a parole violation. A, Belpre, was indicted on eight charges, including two counts of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, both first-degree felonies; possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a first-degree felony; receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony; three counts of having weapons while under disability, all third-degree felonies; and receiving stolen property, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. He was arrested after the childs parents notified law enforcement of incidents that day and allowed officers to post on the childs Instagram account encouraging a second meeting. FOX 6 Now Milwaukee WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 47-year-old Village of Slinger man and a 33-year-old Milwaukee man were federally indicted last week in United He has a BMW and a Ford Mustang that are also subject to forfeiture. C in Belpre, and 949 Lancaster St., Marietta. Shields was found at his home with $20,257 in cash, firearms and heroin totaling 86.92 grams. Fentanyl, a synthetic opiate that is 100 times more potent than heroin, makes up most of the trade along with cocaine and crystal meth, he said, while demand for heroin and illegally obtained prescription drugs have gone down. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL)- Washington County, Virginia Sheriff Blake Andis announced Tuesday that dozens of people have been indicted on drug-related Getting this trash off the streets is a good day for us, said Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz. The amount of fentanyl the suspects possessed at their residence has the capability to cause the death of approximately 700,000 people, OKeefe said in an emailed statement about the arrests. On that night, an alleged drug dealer from New York was targeted by rival drug dealers from Massachusetts, according to police. They found an active one-pot, shake-and-bake operation. He was found in possession of 1.59 grams of heroin and $2,801 cash. Four of the defendants were already in custody. accounting for about 2.3 percent of the states total. } The seized drugs weighed 134 pounds of cocaine and have an estimated street value of approximately $3 million. He reportedly paid the childs 8-year-old sibling to leave and not tell anyone before allegedly performing sexual acts upon the older child. The detective advised the driver of the expired registration. He was found in possession of 1.59 grams of heroin and $2,801 cash. The Songwriters Series at the Lafayette Hotel Friday at 8 p.m. will present award-winning songwriter R.J. Marietta Community Foundation has announced a new type of grant and expanded its goals for another type. Please subscribe to keep reading. He is due to appear in Greenwich Town Court on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Jordan P. Wilson, 30, of Argyle, allegedly was growing 22 cannabis plants. He also said he was looking for a male subject, giving the name of the individual to the woman. Ten years ago, we just didnt see the same number of people from out of state for drug trafficking that were seeing now, McKinney said. The amounts were $520 and $480. 37, Marietta, in January for a report of a male trying to break into the residence. Last night was very Member Benefits: Maine PBS Passport, MemberCard & More! Three people were arrested by sheriff's for weapons controlled substances following a vehicle stop on Tuesday. Information from The Associated Press is included in this report. According to the Sheriffs Office, he contacted the child via Instagram in early June. At the time of his arrest, he was found with four bags of heroin totaling 198.02 grams, 227.08 grams of methamphetamine, $10,180 in cash and digital scales and other items related to drug trafficking. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Lake, 30, of 16794 Minerva Ave., Caldwell, was indicted on three charges, including aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony; improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony; and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. "Many of the people arrested have dangerous, violent criminal histories. Another officer placed his marked vehicle in front of Addisons car with his lights and siren activated, but Addison would not stop, swerving to get in front of the second car multiple times. Hes said during his career he has seen over and over again children suffer from neglect because their parents get hooked on drugs and are pulled into criminal behavior. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Samuel L. Richmond, 33, of 708 32nd St., Parkersburg, was indicted on three counts, including burglary, a third-degree felony; theft from a person in a protected class, a fourth-degree felony; and breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony. She was found in her home with Johnston. margin: auto; A and Apt. Matthew Foster, district attorney for Washington County, said he did not have statistics for cases his office has prosecuted, but said illegal drugs are a significant factor in many of them. 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220 margin-top: 10px; The vehicle eventually made a last-minute turn onto exit 25 and did so by crossing over the grassy divider between the exit ramp and I-77, as there was a marked patrol car blocking the exit. Her bond was set at $50,000. MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Washington County authorities have charged three people after a drug bust on Tuesday in Marietta. Four more Washington County residents charged with growing pot plants. CHARLEROI, Pa. (KDKA) Three people were arrested after a large drug bust at a Washington County home. Whats far more difficult to count; the number of lives saved and the number of parents who have been spared the trauma of burying their child, thanks to the on-going partnerships between local and federal law enforcement agencies., The Skagit County Interlocal Drug Task Force is pleased to have played a small role in this larger multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort that will have a significant and sustained impact on the organized drug trade in Washington State, said Tobin Meyer, Chief Criminal Deputy, Skagit County Sheriffs Office. She reportedly stated she and Jenkins were out riding around, but they gave conflicting stories when answering questions. Agents of the Ohio Organized Crimes Investigations Commission, Washington Morgan Monroe Noble Major Crimes Task Force executed the search warrants for drug trafficking, which resulted in the arrest of seven local people. Drug dealers often set up shop with the help of one or more local residents, he said, and it takes considerable police resources to disrupt a dealers criminal organization. The members of the drug distribution ring were frequently armed one was pulled over after waving a firearm at another vehicle on I-5 North near Bellingham. } Press contact for the U.S. Attorneys Office is Communications Director Emily Langlie at (206) 553-4110 or Emily.Langlie@usdoj.gov. The Washington County Sheriffs Department had been handling police calls in Machias for more than three months prior to Merciers arrival. As a result, seven were arrested. Kyleigh Danielle Rymer, 29, of 107 Virginia St., Ravenswood, W.Va., tried to flee out the back door of Johnstons apartment. The DEA and Walton County SO coordinated a traffic stop of Young and Johnson shortly after they returned to Walton County, Florida. WebSep 24, 2020. The amounts were $520 and $480. } Investigators say they got tipped off after the owner of The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Seattle Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Skagit Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit. A traffic stop was initiated as the West Virginia registration had expired two days earlier. * Mitchell Rowland, 31, of 32101 Cochransville Road, New Matamoras, was indicted on aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony, and impersonation of a peace officer or private police officer, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. width: 33%; {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Vermont woman arrested following car trouble in Queensbury, Three Warren County residents charged with felony weapon possession, Home health aide accused of stealing money from Warren County resident, Warrensburg woman accused of stealing over $8,000, Police: Pair charged with felonies after a Moreau burglary, First Republic Bank to Be Sold to JPMorgan, Biden addresses journalists detained abroad at Correspondents' Dinner, Sudan's rival forces vie for control, risking prolonged conflict, 5 killed in Texas shooting, sheriff expands search for suspect. The vehicle eventually made a last-minute turn onto exit 25 and did so by crossing over the grassy divider between the exit ramp and I-77, as there was a marked patrol car blocking the exit. Greene County drug bust results in 2 arrests Karen Mansfield Oct 7, 2020 Updated Nov 11, 2021 0 A large drug bust in Greene County last week resulted in two arrests, with police seizing approximately $75,000 Assistant United States Attorneys Mark V. Gurzo and Jerome A. Moschetta are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 2023 Maine Public | Registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 22-3171529, PublishedFebruary 22, 2022 at 9:02 AM EST, Maine Public | In June, a simultaneous search of three Washington County locations resulted in one of the largest drug seizures in the countys history. U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania, Federal Officials Announce the Dismantling of a Multi-Drug Trafficking Organization and the Arrests of its Participants, Norristown Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing with the Intent to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine, New Castle Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Drugs and a Firearm, Johnstown Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison and 3 Years of Supervised Release for Distributing Crack-Cocaine. He was indicted on three charges, including possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony; receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony; and receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Jason M. Grimes, 43, of 114 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, was indicted on improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. Her bond was set at $50,000. That was eye-opening, Keith Mercier, the towns police chief, said of the gangland killing. Public-health officials in Washington have called fentanyl a death drug after seeing significant increases in overdose deaths last year from fentanyl-laced pills appearing in the guise of much less potent opioids. A locked padlock The person the man was looking for then reported that Rowland had just entered his apartment without permission. Authorities arrest 7, confiscate 2 kilos of cocaine, 20K bags of heroin, $180K in massive drug bust Law enforcement arrested seven people, and seized two kilos of cocaine, 20,000 bags of heroin, and $180,000 in cash during a massive drug bust in southeastern North Carolina. As part of the state polices ongoing enforcement efforts, four more Washington County residents have been arrested for allegedly growing marijuana plants. } The street value was at least $125,000. Twelve people were arrested between Monday and Tuesday in a multi-agency, multi-state drug bust that netted 50,000 fentanyl pills; 34 firearms; 7 kilograms of fentanyl The Sheriffs Office said the street value for the drugs is between $100 and $125 per gram and with a total of 5,000 grams, the drugs were worth between $500,000 and $625,000 on the street. Jordan Ross Dieffenbach, 23, of 1366 Elizabeth Court, Kent, was indicted on three charges, including importuning, a third-degree felony; rape, a first-degree felony; and gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony. Graphics LLC. As to Counts One and Two, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 10 years to a maximum of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, or both, as to each charged Defendant. The dealers of these drugs are responsible for increasing levels of violence, addiction and overdose deaths in our communities.. Steven Allen Siegel, 31, of 1 Eighth St., Belpre, also tried to flee out the back door. U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington, Coordinated law enforcement efforts against cartel connected traffickers bringing fentanyl, meth and heroin into Western Washington, Third major takedown of drug trafficking ring nets 14 arrests, Man with homes in California and Arizona indicted for sex trafficking women in Seattle through force, fraud, and coercion, Six indicted as part of Whatcom County fentanyl trafficking organization, Los Angeles man, arrested with guns and drugs in stolen RV at Washington State park, sentenced to 10+ years in prison. Investigators have seized 8.6 kilograms of cocaine, 1.02 kilograms of heroin and 12 ounces of cocaine base. Get your summer vacation planning started NOW and Save Big on Chula Vista Resort this summer! Source: Washington County Sheriffs Office.
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