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Cleveland man accused of felony heroin trafficking at Wickliffe hotel

A joint operation by the Wickliffe Police Department and the Lake County Narcotics Agency led to a drug arrest in Wickliffe on Tuesday.

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6,000 Packages of Synthetic Marijuana Seized in Central Ohio

A drug task force from central Ohio stationed in Franklin County Seized over 6,000 packages of synthetic marijuana on Wednesday 5/2/12.  The sale of synthetic marijuana, marketed in brand names such as K2 incense, were prohibited this past October.

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Observers share their thoughts on Wooster shooter simulation

WOOSTER -- With time to reflect on the active-shooter scenario held April 8 at Wooster High School, several observers shared their takeaways from the event. "From my vantage point ... police officers for the most part learn to act independently," Sgt. Robert Merillat said, as an observer and with experience as Wooster's police chief. The […]

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'Tree bark' drug lab discovered in Lorain County home with baby inside

ELYRIA, Ohio - Neighbors say the stretch of Washington Avenue they live on, along the Black River in Elyria, is usually a quiet place, with a nearby church and library. But what drug detectives found in a Brownstones apartment unit even surprised them.

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Area Drug Dealer Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

A Youngstown man who authorities call one of the area's biggest drug dealers is on his way to prison. Dewaylyn Colvin, 31, of Nelson Avenue, previously pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree felony drug trafficking, engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, having weapons as a convicted felon and drug possession. He was sentenced […]

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