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Fourteen Arrest in Lawrence County

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Lawrence Drug & Major Crimes Task Force Investigations have resulted in fourteen arrests over the last six weeks. The arrestees are charged with various drug offenses to include Possession Drugs, Trafficking in Drugs, and Permitting Drug Abuse. The drugs involved included the following; Crystal Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine, and Marijuana.

The arrestees are:

Amanda L. Blake: 37, of Ironton, Ohio
Dennis W. Howard: 38, of Chillicothe, Ohio
Kyle A. Davidson: 34, of South Point, Ohio
Myca M. Followay: 32, of Ironton, Ohio
Antonio J. Murphy: 27, of Ironton, Ohio
Ernest James Edens: 28, of Ironton, Ohio
Brad Jenkins: 27, of Ironton, Ohio
Chad A. Sexton: 24, of Ironton, Ohio
Elizabeth dalton: 72, of Ironton, Ohio
Michael E. Dalton: 73, of Ironton, Ohio
Paul D Brown: 41, of South Point, Ohio
Preston L. Curry: 41, of South Point, Ohio
Thomas Ratliff: 25, of South Point, Ohio
Richard A. Ferguson: 31, of Ironton, Ohio

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or drug activity please contact us anonymously on our hotline at 740-534-5830. Your information is appreciated.

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METRICH searches five homes, targets 52 suspects

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Members of the METRICH Task Force searched five houses Wednesday— including one on Bowman Street and another on Louise Avenue — as law enforcement officials targeted 52 suspects during Operation Summer Drug Sweep.

At least 29 suspects were nabbed on Wednesday, officials said. Six were already incarcerated on charges relating to drug trafficking and drug possession.
Lt. Joe Petrycki, commander of METRICH, Wednesday afternoon said the day-long drug indictment effort and searches have resulted in recovery of several weapons, more than $3,000 and suspected heroin, cocaine and marijuana. [Read more…]

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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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