* Matthew L. Jones, 35, of 806 Front St., Marietta, was indicted on three charges, including robbery, a third-degree felony; aggravated menacing, a first-degree misdemeanor; and petty theft, a first-degree misdemeanor. Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone said at a press conference Thursday there have been 33 suspected drug overdose deaths so far this year, up from 20 over the same time period in 2020. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS None of the people arrested, which included 12 people from New York, were charged with committing violent acts, however. * Darrell E. Clark, 35, of 230 Faye Ave., Marietta, was indicted on three counts, including aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; one count o improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony; and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. She tried to flee out the back door of Johnstons apartment during the bust. } The last individual arrested as a result of the search in Belpre was Kelci L. Wise, 19, of 1572 Elizabeth St. Kyleigh D. Rymer, 29, of 107 Virginia St., Ravenswood, W.Va., was indicted on three charges, including receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a first-degree misdemeanor; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. More than 100 pounds of meth were seized in that investigation, and law enforcement had to intervene at times when they heard threats being made over the wire to enforce cartel rules with violence. Several other containers of medical marijuana were also obtained. His bond was also set at $250,000 in municipal court. A potentially fatal dose of fentanyl is 2 milligrams, authorities said. Apt. Source: Washington County Sheriffs Office. During the search, 4.5 kilos of a fentanyl/heroin mix, $40,000 in cash and several handguns were found. At the time of his arrest, he was found with four bags of heroin totaling 198.02 grams, 227.08 grams of methamphetamine, $10,180 in cash and digital scales and other items related to drug trafficking. A second detective arrived and was asked to walk a police dog, Rita, around the vehicle, getting a positive indication on the vehicle. On May 6, 2020, the wire intercepts lead investigators to information that Young and Johnson were returning to the Walton County area from Atlanta with a shipment of methamphetamine. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Seattle Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Skagit Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit. text-align: center; He is due to appear in Greenwich Town Court on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Jordan P. Wilson, 30, of Argyle, allegedly was growing 22 cannabis plants. WebThe Washington Commanders will make the No. margin-left: 0; He was found with 302.64 grams of methamphetamine and his residence is in the vicinity of a school. They say he is being sought as part of a bust which was announced Friday morning by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of Pennsylvania. He also said he was looking for a male subject, giving the name of the individual to the woman. As a result, seven were arrested. The seized drugs weighed 134 pounds of cocaine and have an estimated street value of approximately $3 million. He said he can drive down the street in central Baileyville and point out the houses, one after the other, of people who have loved ones who have struggled with addiction. Heroin And Cash Seized In Washington Township Drug Bust June 13, 2020 / 1:22 AM / CBS Pittsburgh WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A search warrant Kirby was charged with trafficking meth within the vicinity of a school and trafficking heroin within the vicinity of a school. The deputy spoke with Rowland on the phone and he did state that he had been at the apartment, saying he went to the wrong apartment first. If you would like to share your thoughts or experiences in relation to this story, please email the reporter or, 2 dead, 1 critically wounded in shooting at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, Think Seattle-area property taxes are rising fast? U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran and DEA Special Agent in Charge Keith Weis announced the culmination of these three wiretap investigations. The amount of fentanyl found in the house could have been used to make 1.4 million counterfeit pills worth between $14 and $23 million, according to the task force. This story appears through a partnership with the Bangor Daily News. His vehicle revealed a stolen license plate from Parkersburg. In October 2019, allegedly wrote out two checks to herself from an account belonging to A.G.E. The last individual arrested as a result of the search in Belpre was Kelci L. Wise, 19, of 1572 Elizabeth St. The FBI and our partners will stop at nothing to investigate, disrupt and hold accountable those who insist on bringing their harmful business to our neighborhoods.". Whats far more difficult to count; the number of lives saved and the number of parents who have been spared the trauma of burying their child, thanks to the on-going partnerships between local and federal law enforcement agencies., The Skagit County Interlocal Drug Task Force is pleased to have played a small role in this larger multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort that will have a significant and sustained impact on the organized drug trade in Washington State, said Tobin Meyer, Chief Criminal Deputy, Skagit County Sheriffs Office. The members of the drug distribution ring were frequently armed one was pulled over after waving a firearm at another vehicle on I-5 North near Bellingham. According to the sheriffs office, those arrested were: Tytus Lamarr Shields, 31, of 1572 Elizabeth St., Apt. accounting for about 2.3 percent of the states total. This case is part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force program, known as OCDETF. Copyright Marietta Times | https://www.mariettatimes.com | 700 Channel Lane, Marietta, OH 45750 | 740-373-2121, Getting this trash off the streets is a good day for us,. Seventeen of the defendants were arrested yesterday as part of FBI Operation Skyfall, an OCDETF investigation that included seven months of judicially authorized federal wiretaps of ten phones and identified a drug trafficking organization allegedly headed by Marcus Brown that operated throughout the Western District of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His bond was set at $100,000. The following people were charged on Tuesday and Wednesday with misdemeanor unlawful growing of cannabis: A Vermont woman was arrested on Thursday after her car broke down in Queensbury and she allegedly possessed a weapon and drugs. Five men three from Massachusetts, one from New Hampshire and one from East Machias are facing charges of murder for Guererros death. Apt. He was arrested in July 2019 at 21 Chris St., Belpre Township, after allegedly breaking into the home and taking jewelry, collectors knives, firearms, a Stihl chainsaw and generator from 79-year-old Louise E. Yeager. MDEA has eight officers based in Washington and Hancock counties, McKinney said. Todays arrests come on the heels of two other major drug takedowns: On August5, 2020, law enforcement rolled up a drug trafficking ring that distributed large amounts of fentanyl, heroin and meth in the Seattle area and North Puget Sound region. In December 2019, he allegedly had a loaded firearm within reach in his vehicle. (NHCSO) By WECT Staff Published: Sep. 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM FOX 6 Now Milwaukee WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 47-year-old Village of Slinger man and a 33-year-old Milwaukee man were federally indicted last week in United Hull was charged with trafficking in heroin and trafficking in fentanyl, both first-degree felonies. Apt. Greene County drug bust results in 2 arrests Karen Mansfield Oct 7, 2020 Updated Nov 11, 2021 0 A large drug bust in Greene County last week resulted in two arrests, with police seizing approximately $75,000 As to Counts One and Two, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than 10 years to a maximum of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, or both, as to each charged Defendant. The seized drugs have a street value of approximately Washington Countys violent crime rate was the second highest in Maine in 2020, with nearly 1.5 violent offenses for every 1,000 residents, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety. Drug arrest made in Washington County after suspicious person report. "The Marcus Brown DTO has joined a long list of cocaine and heroin distribution networks that are out of business and behind bars. It does have challenges that are unique.. CHARLEROI, Pa. (KDKA) Three people were arrested after a large drug bust at a Washington County home. /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */. Kyleigh Danielle Rymer, 29, of 107 Virginia St., Ravenswood, W.Va., tried to flee out the back door of Johnstons apartment. 65 grams of suspected fentanyl seized in Parkersburg residence, Large amounts of cash and drugs found in Glouster residence, one arrested, Discussing the future of the Pleasants Power Station, Local Frontier High School junior donates five bikes to womens transitional living program, Smoot Theatre opens to the public in honor of jazz appreciation month, A look at the new National Weather Service Center. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. margin-top: 10px; The affidavit alleges that the defendants participated in the drug conspiracy between at least September 2020 and December 2021. His vehicle revealed a stolen license plate from Parkersburg. The detective observed a torch and possible THC pen in plain sight. Of the recent violent shootings in Washington County, one that occurred last fall on a quiet residential street in Machias may be the most stark example of the countys drug woes. Lt. Josh Staats of the task force said the street value is between $100 and $125 per gram and with a total of 5,000 grams, the drugs were worth between $500,000 and $625,000 on the street. Copyright Marietta Times | https://www.mariettatimes.com | 700 Channel Lane, Marietta, OH 45750 | 740-373-2121. Her bond was set at $50,000. * Jordan Ross Dieffenbach, 23, of 1366 Elizabeth Court, Kent, was indicted on three charges, including importuning, a third-degree felony; rape, a first-degree felony; and gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony. He was indicted on three charges, including possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony; receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony; and receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony. Its a matter of economics, Mercier said. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. In December 2019, law enforcement seized 10 kilos of methamphetamine, 1,000 fentanyl-tainted pills and a loaded firearm from the lead defendant in this case. Johnstown, PA 15901, Pittsburgh:412-644-3500 Levi J. The intersection of violence and illegal drugs in Washington County has become more apparent in recent years. She was found trying to conceal .49 grams of suspected heroin and $1,250 in cash. #gallery-4 { According to the Washington County Sheriffs Office, a detective was on Interstate 77 when a vehicle traveling southbound in the driving lane slowed abruptly, causing a commercial tanker truck to move to the left to avoid hitting it from behind. 3 million in drug trafficker assets off the streets. } Andrew Robert Johnston, 41, of 1572 Elizabeth St., Apt. Ashley C. Bay, 28, of 917 Camden Ave., Parkersburg, was indicted on two counts of forgery, both fifth-degree felonies. The person the man was looking for then reported that Rowland had just entered his apartment without permission. /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */. Four people have been killed in the past four months in Washington County, and though details about some of the cases have yet to be released, the countys severe 37, Marietta, in January for a report of a male trying to break into the residence. 700 Grant Street, Suite 4000 PITTSBURGH Twenty-one members of a drug trafficking organization primarily operating in Washington, Allegheny and Fayette Counties in southwestern Pennsylvania have been indicted by a federal grand jury for trafficking significant quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The weapons included two Springfield handguns, a Glock Taurus 25, a high-capacity magazine 9mm handgun and a .22 caliber Derringer. He was arrested in July 2019 at 21 Chris St., Belpre Township, after allegedly breaking into the home and taking jewelry, collectors knives, firearms, a Stihl chainsaw and generator from 79-year-old Louise E. Yeager. He is due in Hebron Town Court on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Official websites use .gov Virtually all the drugs being sold in Washington County these days are being brought in illegally from out of state, according to McKinney. A and Apt. A woman was arrested on Monday after police said she stole money from an elderly resident in her care. Public-health officials in Washington have called fentanyl a death drug after seeing significant increases in overdose deaths last year from fentanyl-laced pills appearing in the guise of much less potent opioids. Carder, the driver, replied she had forgotten to renew it. Andrew Robert Johnston, 41, of 1572 Elizabeth St., Apt. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He was arrested in August 2019 at Ohio 339 after police reportedly found him with .4431 grams of methamphetamine. Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force investigators searched a home in the 15900 block of 35thPlace West and discovered: The homes residents, a 38-year-old man and 36-year-old woman, were arrested Saturday morning during a traffic stop in Arlington and booked into the Snohomish County Jail, Sheriffs Department spokesperson Courtney OKeefe said. He has a BMW and a Ford Mustang that are also subject to forfeiture. Authorities in Snohomish County have seized 1,400 grams of fentanyl worth at least $14 million from the Lynnwood home of two people who were arrested Saturday. McKinney said difficulties in staffing small-town police departments, and market forces that allow drug dealers to charge two to three times what they might charge in Boston or New York aggravate the situation in Washington County. Also located were two plastic shopping bags under the seat with 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Jordan Ross Dieffenbach, 23, of 1366 Elizabeth Court, Kent, was indicted on three charges, including importuning, a third-degree felony; rape, a first-degree felony; and gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony. Tacoma A 45-year-old Los Angeles man was sentenced late yesterday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 126 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Western District of Washington Prior to completing the search, Carder stated she had a meth pipe in the vehicle. WebINDIAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (WGAN) A drug bust in Washington County on Tuesday afternoon led to the arrests of four people, three of them Mainers. Agents found the meth lab in the bedroom where Stewart was found. The third person indicted was Steven A. Siegel, 31, of 1 Eighth St., Belpre. You can cancel at any time. She was stopped and secured. They were arrested after agents with the Washington, Morgan, Noble, Monroe Major Crimes Task Force and the Marietta Police Department found what appeared to be 28.92 grams of heroin and 379.52 grams of methamphetamine at a residence near Third Street in Marietta. Robert J. Huffman, 39, of 797 Channel Lane, Marietta, was indicted on intimidation, a third-degree felony, and resisting arrest, a second-degree misdemeanor. A locked padlock A and Apt. They each face 3-11 years in prison, with some facing additional charges for having a weapon while under disability. In May, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriffs Office attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 77 on Addison. width: 33%; The vehicle eventually made a last-minute turn onto exit 25 and did so by crossing over the grassy divider between the exit ramp and I-77, as there was a marked patrol car blocking the exit. Graphics LLC. Inside the vehicle, 38-year-old Carlton Chance Harrell was sitting while going in and out of consciousness, according to WCSO, hitting his head on the horn. As part of the state polices ongoing enforcement efforts, four more Washington County residents have been arrested for allegedly growing marijuana plants. In December 2019, he allegedly had a loaded firearm within reach in his vehicle. An official website of the United States government. Chandra R. Jenkins, 39, 121 Lott Lane, and Mindy S. Carder, 34, of 55 Lott Lane, both of Macfarlan, W.Va., each were indicted for aggravated trafficking in drugs and aggravated possession of drugs, first-degree felonies. Shields was found at his home with $20,257 in cash, firearms and heroin totaling 86.92 grams. A locked padlock The Songwriters Series at the Lafayette Hotel Friday at 8 p.m. will present award-winning songwriter R.J. Marietta Community Foundation has announced a new type of grant and expanded its goals for another type. He had prior felony convictions for drugs, placing him under disability, preventing him from owning or possessing a firearm. Let this be a warning to other bad actors. He was charged with trafficking in heroin, a first-degree felony; trafficking in methamphetamine, a first-degree felony; and receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture, a fifth-degree felony. State police Thursday seized an estimated $1 million worth of cocaine and heroin from an Allegheny County pair after a transaction that took place outside a New Stanton motel. Lake, 30, of 16794 Minerva Ave., Caldwell, was indicted on three charges, including aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony; improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony; and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Robert Fitzsimmons, Baileyvilles police chief, said his town has not experienced some of the violence or wholesale drug dealing that has surfaced elsewhere in the county, but still he sees local impacts from the illegal drug trade. He was arrested with Darrell Clark in December 2019 for allegedly having a loaded firearm within reach in a vehicle. A and Apt. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The Songwriters Series at the Lafayette Hotel Friday at 8 p.m. will present award-winning songwriter R.J. Marietta Community Foundation has announced a new type of grant and expanded its goals for another type. Steven Allen Siegel, 31, of 1 Eighth St., Belpre, also tried to flee out the back door. Androscoggin County, which has a population 3.5 times bigger than Washington County, has the highest rate in 2020 with roughly 1.8 violent offenses for every 1,000 residents. He was arrested after the childs parents notified law enforcement of incidents that day and allowed officers to post on the childs Instagram account encouraging a second meeting. * Levi J. The amounts were $520 and $480. A, Belpre, was indicted on eight charges, including two counts of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, both first-degree felonies; possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a first-degree felony; receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony; three counts of having weapons while under disability, all third-degree felonies; and receiving stolen property, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. Information from The Associated Press is included in this report. She was found in her home with Johnston. She was stopped and secured. The detective advised the driver of the expired registration. #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { C in Belpre, and 949 Lancaster St., Marietta. "Many of the people arrested have dangerous, violent criminal histories. Four individuals remained in custody at that time and two others were subsequently released. The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Pittsburgh, PA led the multi-agency investigation that included members of the Pennsylvania State Police, United States Postal Inspection Service, Allegheny County Police Department, Allegheny County Port Authority Police Department, Allegheny County Sherriffs Office, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Stowe Township Police Department, and North Versailles Police Department. He was arrested in August 2019 at Ohio 339 after police reportedly found him with .4431 grams of methamphetamine. They discussed or conducted their drug deals in a wide variety of locations, such as a Mexican restaurant in Kent, a bank parking lot at the Northgate shopping mall and a 7-11 in Snohomish County. The detective observed a torch and possible THC pen in plain sight. He was arrested with Darrell Clark in December 2019 for allegedly having a loaded firearm within reach in a vehicle. Copyright News and Sentinel | https://www.newsandsentinel.com | 519 Juliana St., Parkersburg, WV 26101 | 304-485-1891. Our goal in fighting this epidemic is to apprehend and incarcerate the people selling this poison in our county, Vittone said. A, Belpre, was indicted on eight charges, including two counts of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, both first-degree felonies; possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a first-degree felony; receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony; three counts of having weapons while under disability, all third-degree felonies; and receiving stolen property, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. margin-top: 10px; TThe search warrant in Slinger was served by the Washington County Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Slinger Police Department, and seized 15.4 grams of crack cocaine, 1045.3 grams of marijuana, 99.4 grams of multi-colored/shaped pills which field tested positive for fentanyl, $22,004 in U.S. currency and two illegally possessed firearms (handguns).Several seizures in Washington County during the investigation leading up to the arrest totaled an additional 43.43 grams of crack cocaine.According to officials, six people in total were arrested for their involvement in this drug conspiracy. 0. #gallery-4 .gallery-item { A lock ( He was allegedly found with .43 grams of methamphetamine, syringes, snort straws and smoking pipes. She was found with .9 grams of methamphetamine on her person. U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania, Federal Officials Announce the Dismantling of a Multi-Drug Trafficking Organization and the Arrests of its Participants, Norristown Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing with the Intent to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine, New Castle Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Drugs and a Firearm, Johnstown Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison and 3 Years of Supervised Release for Distributing Crack-Cocaine. Agents located all the chemicals used in the one-pot method of manufacturing methamphetamine. Samuel L. Richmond, 33, of 708 32nd St., Parkersburg, was indicted on three counts, including burglary, a third-degree felony; theft from a person in a protected class, a fourth-degree felony; and breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony. The amount of fentanyl the suspects possessed at their residence has the capability to cause the death of approximately 700,000 people, OKeefe said in an emailed statement about the arrests. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - A Chipley man was taken into custody by deputies in Washington County on Sunday on drug charges. C in Belpre, and 949 Lancaster St., Marietta. One of the firearms located was stolen from Wood County. Much of the drug trafficking activity in that case was in the South Sound region, including the Kitsap Peninsula. Two people were arrested after police said they burglarized a home in Moreau on Monday. They profit by pushing extremely dangerous narcotics such as methamphetamines, heroin and the worst of the worst fentanyl, said DEA Special Agent in Charge Keith Weis. He was indicted on three charges, including possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony; receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony; and receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony. * Ashley C. Bay, 28, of 917 Camden Ave., Parkersburg, was indicted on two counts of forgery, both fifth-degree felonies. She tried to flee out the back door of Johnstons apartment during the bust. Her bond was set at $200,000 bond in municipal court. Todays takedown involves drug defendants who distributed fentanyl, meth and heroin in Seattle and North Puget Sound communities.