Inside the tractor-trailer, deputies found 110 pounds of cocaine hidden in brown boxes. Selma Police Chief R.A. Cooper said 41 suspects are facing charges from his department alone. Of the 41 suspects, 22 live in the Selma city limits and the other 19 reportedly travel to Selma to sell drugs. WebCaptain Jeff Caldwell said the drug bust is likely the largest-ever by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. As the investigation rolled along, the list of suspects increased, showing law officials they were dealing with a drug ring. The suspects appeared in a Smithfield courtroom before Judge Jim Love on Wednesday to hear the charges against them. The warehouse between 12,000 to 15,000 square feet large was being used as the "drug store," investigators said. The U.S. According to the Johnston County Sheriff Offices Facebook, the investigation began in 2019. Brown, a 49-year-old male from Wapanucka was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS Methamphetamines, and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. Abbotts office worked alongside the FBI, the state Office of Attorney General and the Johnstown Police Department, as well as state police, the Cambria County District Attorneys Office and local police departments throughout the Greater Johnstown suburbs and Indiana Borough to bring the case, dubbed Operation Endgame, to court. It also requires any member convicted of a felony to resign immediately. The drugs, which have a street value This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. No priors were found in an online search, but he is also facing charges for Domestic Abuse/Assault and Battery and Possession of CDS. He was charged with two felony counts possession with intent to sell. All Rights Reserved. Posted 4:49 p.m. Jun 6, 2018 Updated 6:09 p.m. Jul WebThe 50 kilograms were hidden in the trailer of the tractor-trailer when stopped by deputies with the Johnston County Sheriffs Office for speeding. Designed by Hammers Design | Copyright Johnston County Sentinel, Tishomingo man accused of assault, child abuse. 310 N. 1st. WebThe JCSO began gathering information on a suspect in Marshall County who was allegedly transporting and selling large amounts of Methamphetamines in Johnston County. There was a problem saving your notification. This story is developing. Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen Kaufman, Western District of Pennsylvania, announces 31 people have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal narcotics laws, during a press conference held at the Johnstown FBI office on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. His priors show online as Bail Jumping, Possession of CDS, Transporting an Open Container and DUI. Two men from Miami were arrested in Johnston County when deputies found $5 million worth of cocaine in their possession. So, Adams deduced that the items were thrown by Johnson. David Hurst is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. "I'm not one of those parents who are going to say he did the right thing because by no means did he do the right thing," she said. We are not going to tolerate it. 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However, as he passed the residence, he noticed that the suspect was in such a hurry to leave, he left his front door open. Court records also show many of the alleged distributors arrested are middle-aged men and women in their 40s and 50s. WebMore than 100 people have been arrested after a yearlong drug investigation in Johnston County, according to authorities. Chance of rain 80%. Four Oaks Police Chief Stephen Anderson said the operation should send a clear message to drug dealers. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. Obviously the council is interested in this situation. Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The following were named in an FBI report on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, concerning an investigation into an alleged drug ring operating in Johnstown: Rashim Kennedy-Williams, 41, Philadelphia. No Oklahoma priors were found in an online search. Most of the charges were for dealing methamphetamine, others were for dealing heroin, cocaine, marijuana, or other drugs. He ran unopposed in 2015 and received six votes. FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent Mike Nordwall talks about the FBI's Southwest Pennsylvania Safe Streets Task Force's role in breaking up a major drug ring during a press conference held at the Johnstown FBI building on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. And the bust likely wouldnt have happened without people in the community showing the courage to step up, he said. She said she was so caught of guard, the news was startling. Parker said he and the other commissioners will wait to make a decision, as they did when Selma Police arrested Haley in June 2017. He said investigators first became aware of the drug ring through multiple sources of information in April 2019. A two-year investigation came to a head on March 25, 2021, resulting in multiple arrests across multiple counties. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 10:23 AM EST. Deputies said they they found 300 pounds of marijuana Sunday as they executed a search warrant in a double-wide mobile home in the Brodgen area of the county. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. Tiller, a 50-year-old male from Kingston was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. "It may seem like a lot," Bizzell said of the $5 million bond. Not all people charged were from Johnson County, but all the charges stemmed from Johnson County incidents. Haley asked for time to speak with his attorney, whom Parker said is out of town until next week, and to wait until after Haleys first schedule court date on July 2. Seven bags total with a combined weight of 9.5 ounces were thrown from the vehicle. According to documents on file at the Johnston County Court Clerks office and observed by the Johnston County Sentinel, two of those individuals - [], You are unauthorized to view this page. Haley was among 13 drug crime suspects arrested by Four Oaks Police during Operation JoCo Justice, a county-wide narcotics campaign which targeted more than 100 suspects. You have permission to edit this article. Johnston County, along with the assistance from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, begin digging deeper into the alleged drug acts. GOLDSBORO, N.C. 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Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Many of the charges are felonies, each carrying two to four years in prison. It was also in a baggy similar to the baggies found in Johnsons car console. Smithfield Police Chief Keith Powell said approximately 40 people are being sought on warrants for selling illegal narcotics in the Smithfield city limits during the campaign. He said they may not ever catch and arrest all 120, but that's OK with him, as long as they stay out of the county. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Download the FOX 5 Atlanta appfor breaking news and weather alerts. Clean up or this is how it's got to be. Adams kicked his car into high gear to catch up to Johnson. I cried because I don't think some of the people locked up are even aware of the consequences.". St. Finding out this information led all the agencies to pool their resources and begin a collaborative effort. After a yearlong undercover operation in Johnston County involving multiple law enforcement agencies, 60 law enforcement officers gathered early Tuesday morning to begin rounding up more than 100 suspects in Operation JoCo Justice. Surrounded by law enforcement officials, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen Kaufman, Western District of Pennsylvania, (center) announces that 31 individuals from Cambria and Indiana counties have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. Four Oaks appointed Haley to its Board of Commissioners in 2011. 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A federal indictment unsealed Thursday included counts against 22 Johnstown residents, one person from Indiana County, one from the Pittsburgh area and seven from supply hubs in the Philadelphia area and Long Beach, California. Four Oaks Mayor Linwood Parker said Haley spoke with him this week before the towns monthly meeting. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Showers this evening, becoming a steady rain overnight. As you can see from the number of individuals we havedetained behind us, it was well patronized," South Fulton Police Chief Keith Meadow said. It stuck out to him as peculiar because the items were dry, but it had been raining all morning. WebJOHNSTOWN, Pa. A drug organization accused of funneling fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs into Johnstown from both coasts has been dismantled, resulting in Priors found online were for Conspiracy to Deliver CDS After the Formal Conviction of a Felony, Delivery of CDS After the Formal Conviction of a Felony, Possession of CDS, and Possession of CDS After the Formal Conviction of a Felony. The deputies pulled over a tractor-trailer hauling produce on Interstate 95 near Kenly on Sunday afternoon. Please Login or Subscribe. The Madill Record ", Town of Garner launches social district to boost economy, NC enters international agreement to boost wind farm power, How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people. The hearing, which stretched well into the afternoon, is the culmination of the year-long investigation. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. If you see something, say something, he said. Dewberry, a 43-year-old female from Wapanucka was arrested. A town commissioner arrested during a Johnston County drug round-up is staying on the job for now, but will be forced to resign if convicted. Multiple priors for Possession of a Firearm while on DOC Supervision, Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute After the Formal Conviction of a Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of CDS within 1,000 feet of a School, Possession of a Firearm After the Formal Conviction of a Felony, DUI, Possession of CDS Second and Subsequent, Conspiracy to Traffic CDS, and Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute. We are trying to make it a better town for our citizens. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Two people have been arrested and are being held on $5 million bond each. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. EARLIER:Four Oaks councilman arrested outside Selma motel on weapons charges. Sharrock, a 59-year-old male from Tishomingo was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. Investigators responded to a warehouse located at 154 Selig Drive. All rights reserved. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Adams was surveying Johnsons residence when he observed the suspect back out of his driveway and proceed south on the street at a high rate of speed. Lo and behold, once Bebe retrieved the allegedly discarded items, he noted they were a white substance with two digital scales. Published: Sep. 22, 2021 at 2:57 PM PDT PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Fifteen people are facing drug-related charges after a series of six search warrants were served Wednesday. Court documents show investigators relied on confidential informants sometimes known drug users and court-approved wire taps to record phone calls to get information on the organization and coordinate buys. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Schiesser, a 28-year-old male from Kingston was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS, and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. The task force says it executed a search warrant on April 20, and the bust turned up 47 grams of suspected cocaine, five grams of marijuana, the gun that had been reported stolen and other paraphernalia. Bizzell said that earlier in the investigation that led to Monday's arrests, deputies had purchased 55 grams of powder cocaine about two months ago The cocaine had a street value of approximately $6,000. 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As of Friday, Madill, OK 73446, Madill Officer Gannon Reid and Sergeant Andrew Adams arrested David Johnson after a traffic stop and subsequent search yielded over nine ounces of Meth and $3297.10 in cash. "I would like to say in communities like this, I do feel as though, if there were more opportunities or more things for young adults to get into, it might really make a different," she said. WebDuring the search of the residence and vehicles, deputies found suspected methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, Xanax, marijuana, and several items of drug Five locations allegedly used by the man accused of running a Johnstown-area drug ring were searched by federal investigators the day of his arrest, uncovering more than $25,000 in cash, identification cards in co-conspirators names and nine ounces of crack cocaine, a federal prosecutor said on Wednesday. The two men were arrested at a local business at the same time that the search warrant was executed at their residence. WebJan. Authorities confirmed at least 65 people were detained in connection to a drug bust Friday.  SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - At least 65people were detainedin South Fulton Friday night following a massive drug bust. The enforcement campaign targeted alleged drug dealers in Selma, Smithfield, and Four Oaks. "It really is a bold step to take this sort ofa warehouse and then turn it into a drug operation. Investigatorsrespondedto a warehouse located at154Selig Drive. JOHNSTON CO., N.C. (WTVD) -- Two men from Miami were arrested in Johnston County when deputies found $5 million worth of cocaine in their possession. Some of the action took place in Marshall County. Courtesy photo, The Johnston County Sheriff Office seized a large amount of Meth and over 60 fi rearms during the drug ring bust. WebCharges filed following major drug bust. Coleman is also charged with maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and Battle faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a felon. The substance was field tested and showed positive for Methamphetamines. WebFederal agents worked with local police Wednesday to arrest 30 people across Western Pennsylvania on drug charges, accusing them of trafficking heroin, cocaine, crack and Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. In the early morning of March 25, law officials set the wheels in motion to bring down the drug ring. An online search found priors for Possession of CDS Second and Subsequent, Larceny from the House and multiple convictions for Possession of CDS. The suspects have been identified as 22-year-old Gilberto Hernandez Aburto and 21-year-old Gaston Jaimes Sosa. David Hurst is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. Felony charges will reportedly be filed against a total of five individuals in the wake of local law enforcements recent bust of a multi-million Check back for details. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Web/news/2090477439499-threatening-phone-call-leads-to-johnston-county-drug-bust The JCSO began gathering information on a suspect in Marshall County who was allegedly transporting and selling large amounts of Methamphetamines in Johnston County. My concerns begin and end at the county line. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Indianapolis, IN Interactive Weather Radar, Mugshots of the 120 charged in Johnson County drug sweep, Woman says men followed her and her daughter around Fishers Kroger store, Hamilton County teachers found dead in murder-suicide. Davis is alleged to have several addresses, including one in Philadelphia, while James Dotson is a Johnstown resident alleged to have overseen operations locally, including at least 14 drug deals to informants, police wrote. "That's not a bad thing," he said. "There is no room in our town for drugs," said Anderson. For any individuals who are convicted, the narcotics law violations carry a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison. WebJOHNSTON COUNTY, OK -- The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) has dismantled a large drug network responsible for distributing methamphetamine throughout southern WebJOHNSTON COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A two-year investigation conducted by multiple Texoma law enforcement departments has led to multiple arrests, a seizure of a large This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Drugs ruin families, communities and lives, said David Abbott, the assistant special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations Pittsburgh office. Williams, a 51-year-old male from Durant was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. Investigators said he sold six Oxycodone to a confidential informant earlier this year. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. Sosa was charged with one count of Level II trafficking in marijuana and one count of conspiracy to traffic in marijuana. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Follow him on Twitter @TDDavidHurst and Instagram @TDDavidHurst. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriffs Department arrest 25 suspects during a drug bust. Neisha Williams, of Selma, said she had no idea what was going on when several of her neighbors at Redwood Village apartments were arrested. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. As Adams was detaining Johnson, he advised Bebe to go back to the ditch to see what Johnson had allegedly thrown out the window. More than 100 people were charged this week in connection with a massive drug bust in Johnson County, Indiana. Most folks felt that at time that he might be found not guilty, and in that process we waited until it was over with, and he was (cleared), Mayor Parker said. Four Oaks Mayor Linwood Parker said Haley spoke with him this week before the towns monthly meeting. Thats according to a news release from Acting United State Attorney Lisa Johnston. Locally owned and operated weekly newspaper serving the residents of Tishomingo and Johnston County, Oklahoma. JOHNSTON CO., N.C. (WTVD) -- Two men from Miami were arrested in Johnston County when deputies found $5 million worth of cocaine in their possession. Without the help of the FBI, state police, AGs office and the local departments coming together, today would not have been possible.. The Four Oaks town charter allows the board of commissioners to make decisions about its members fitness to serve. That included 150,000 doses of fentanyl, heroin and other drugs, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. All rights reserved. Vendors set up tables inside of the warehouse where various illegal drugs were being sold. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. A drug organization accused of funneling fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs into Johnstown from both coasts has been dismantled, resulting in charges against 31 people, law enforcement officials said. 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Johnson, a 35-year-old male from Madill was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony and Maintaining a Dwelling for the Distribution of CDS. 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FBI: 31 indicted in 'major' Johnstown-area drug ring. Assisting in Tuesday's roundup were Selma Police, Smithfield Police, Four Oaks Police, Clayton Police, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, NC Probation & Parole, NC SBI, and the US Marshal's Service. Perry, a 33-yar-old male from Bennington was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS Methamphetamines, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony, Altering a License Plate. Ive known him all his life, and I believe that hell do the right thing.. PHOTOS | Mugshots of the 120 charged in Johnson County drug sweep. We will be asking our town attorney to review this process to make sure we do the right thing both for the public as well as that we do the right thing as it relates to Chris.. Of the 120 charged, 61 (and counting) were arrested Thursday morning, Johnson County Prosecutor Brad Cooper said. As Adams was closing the gap between his unit and the suspects car, he noticed a box and hat in the ditch on the side of East Taliaferro. Authorities are working to determine who the customers were and who the organizers were in the operation. The suspects appeared If you have additional information, pictures, or video email newstipsatlanta@fox.com. His priors show online as Possession of CDS, Feloniously Carrying a Firearm, Concealing Stolen Property, Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute, Escape, and multiple convictions for Endeavoring to Traffic CDS, and Trafficking. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Johnson then turned onto East Taliaferro while Adams was still catching up to the vehicle. The deputies arrested Eugenio Carlos Alfonso, 48, and Julio Cesar Rodriguez, 49. WebState and local law enforcement agencies recovered 20,000 plants valued at up to $60 million. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Charges include manufacturing and selling cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills. Deputies said the marijuana, with a street value of $878,000, was commercially compressed, packaged and wrapped for distribution. Over two years, more than 11 pounds of crack cocaine, 400 grams of fentanyl and more than 500 grams of a mixture of drugs containing methamphetamine were sold, investigators said. Web More than 100 people were charged this week in connection with a massive drug bust in Johnson County, Indiana. With the communitys help we can continue to make strides and make our community safe.. A year ago, the prosecutor's office charged 63 people in a drug bust. Narcotics investigators charged Four Oaks commissioner Christopher Haley with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance and felony selling of a controlled substance. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Among the suspects arrested was Four Oaks town council member 61-year-old Christopher Gregory Haley. No Oklahoma priors were found in an online search. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Local law enforcement officials said those drugs found their way not only into the city, but also just about every community surrounding Johnstown. Police later confirmed South Fulton bust is related to a larger investigationin East Cobb at a home near Gettysburg LaneandBrookline Drive in Marietta. What that right thing is, only he can say, but I think hell do the right thing. The Marshall County Sheriff Office, Madill Police Department, Johnston County Sheriffs Office, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Tishomingo Police Department, Ardmore Police Department, and Durant Police Department joined forces and executed several arrest warrants and search warrants. 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