Tag: narcotics

Area narcotics and gang task force recaps 2023

May 6—The Yuba-Sutter Narcotics and Gang Enforcement Task Force, or NET-5, recently reported a total of 145 arrests in 2023, 75 of which were drug-related offenses such as possession, distribution, and manufacturing of controlled substances. NET-5 is composed of agents from various local agencies and is funded collaboratively by the Yuba City Police Department, the […]

Cincinnati man arrested on narcotics warrant

May 2—CINCINNATI — A significant law enforcement presence in Cincinnati Thursday morning was related to the service of a tactical arrest warrant, police said. The Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested 61-year-old Jeffery Wayne Shondel, of Cincinnati, Thursday morning as they served a warrant at 314 E. Pleasant St. in Cincinnati. Shondel is being […]

Elkhart man sentenced in federal narcotics case

Apr. 18—SOUTH BEND — Cornelius Nelson, 34, Elkhart, has been sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced Tuesday. Nelson was sentenced to 66 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release, according to a news […]

Suspected narcotics lab found in River North, authorities say

Chicago police on Saturday said they had taken over the investigation of a suspected narcotics lab inside a River North high-rise apartment building. Chicago Fire Department crews responded to a small fire in a 24-story building in the 300 block of West Illinois Street Friday around 10 p.m., a department spokesperson said. The fire was […]

Mitchell Police welcomes new narcotics detection K-9 Jacky

Apr. 9—MITCHELL — The Mitchell Police Division has four new paws enforcing the laws. K-9 Jacky has joined the force as the city’s new narcotics detection dog and is helping to protect and serve. Jacky, who turned two in November, is a Belgian Malinois that was born in Holland. She was acquired by the department […]

2 men indicted after $100k in narcotics seized during local drug bust

2 local men have been indicted on narcotics conspiracy and gun crimes, according to Southern District of Ohio United States Attorney Kenneth L. Parker. >>PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Over $100K worth of narcotics seized during area drug bust; 3 men in custody Raymond Gerard McClure, 42, of Dayton, and Christopher Michael Doerr, 32, of Middletown, are facing […]

Ashtabula PD seizes firearms and illegal narcotics

Feb. 27—ASHTABULA — Members of the Ashtabula Police Department Narcotics Investigative Unit/FBI Safe Streets Task Force conducted a narcotics investigation on Feb. 21. According to a press release, Investigators seized approximately 900 grams of methamphetamine, 30 grams of cocaine, 365 grams of marijuana, $1,100 in cash, digital scales and two firearms. This investigation led to […]

Man facing 2 felonies after narcotics found during Darke County traffic stop

A man is facing felony charges after narcotics were discovered by deputies during a traffic stop in Darke County. >>Winter Weather Advisory issued for most of region today; Accumulating snow expected Darke County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to State Route 49 and Beamsville- Union City Road in Ansonia on Wednesday just after 5:40 p.m. on […]

Dayton man sentenced for drug trafficking narcotics

A man has been sentenced for drug trafficking narcotics. >>Father, brothers accused of narcotics, obstruction of justice conspiracies federally charged D’Laquan Cantrell, 33, sold drugs to an undercover officer on four occasions and reportedly used Facetime, voice calls, and text messages to set up the transactions, according to court documents from the U.S. Attorney’s Office […]