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Cocaine trafficker pleads guilty to several felonies

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A man who officials have said is a major drug trafficker pleaded guilty Wednesday to 11 felonies in two separate cases.

Jerome A. Johnson, 36, of Zanesville, pleaded guilty in one case to engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, two counts of trafficking in cocaine, all first-degree felonies, another count of trafficking in cocaine as a second-degree felony, two final counts of trafficking in cocaine as third-degree felonies, and four counts of permitting drug abuse, fifth-degree felonies.

Several of the charges carry mandatory prison sentences and major drug offender specifications. [Read more…]

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Alleged drug trafficker pleads not guilty

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A man who faces decades in prison for drug crimes pleaded not guilty to 10 felonies related to trafficking cocaine, oxycodone and hydrocodone.

Terry A. Harris, 51, of Zanesville, appeared for arraignment Wednesday in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court. He was charged with trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine, three counts of trafficking in oxycodone, three counts of possession of oxycodone, trafficking in hydrocodone, possession of hydrocodone and possession of alprazolam. The final count is a misdemeanor.

His bond was continued at $500,000.

In May, law enforcement recovered approximately $150,000 worth of cocaine and $4,000 worth of prescription pills from Harris’s residence on Columbia Street. Officers identified Harris as a suspect with assistance from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, which was conducting its own drug investigation, Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz previously said.

Detectives with the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office and Zanesville Police Department joint drug unit also found several digital scales, several baggies with residue and approximately $12,000 in cash in addition to the drugs.

Published by zanesvilletimesrecorder.com

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Task force busts alleged Newark cocaine dealer

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A Newark man has been charged with a first-degree felony after reportedly possessing more than 200 grams of cocaine and more than 100 percocet pills.

The Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on the 500 block of Vesper Drive in Newark on May 26 after a lengthy investigation.

During a search of the home, about 250 grams of cocaine (equal to about 1/2 pound) and more than 120 Percocet 30 milligram tablets were located. Court records indicate digital scales and other items associated with drug trafficking were also located in the search. [Read more…]

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Names released from Operation Buzz Kill

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The Perry County Sheriff’s Office released the names of individuals arrested as part of Operation Buzz Kill on Wednesday morning.

Sixteen females and 20 males were arrested during the sweep. Three people are facing additional charges after methamphetamine was found on them at the time of their arrests, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Two people attempted to flee on foot from officers — one was quickly apprehended and one person resisted arrest and had to be subdued.

Six individuals are still at-large. They include:

Brenda D. Bright, 40, last known address 210 Elizabeth St., New Lexington, is wanted for aggravated trafficking in meth with juvenile specification.

Melissa G. Goss, 26, last known address 3381 Township Road 40, Somerset, is wanted for failure to appear for drug possession. [Read more…]

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35 arrested in Perry County drug sweep

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Thirty-five people were arrested on felony drug charges Wednesday morning in one of the largest drug sweeps in Perry County history.

Perry County Sheriff William Barker said law enforcement officers had arrest warrants for 43 people, meaning eight people are still at-large.

Everyone who was taken into custody faces felony drug charges, Barker said, a majority of which are trafficking or manufacturing charges. Those arrested were brought to the Perry County Fairgrounds to be processed.

Barker said he could not release the names of those who were arrested until they had been processed. Arraignments are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday. [Read more…]

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