Michael Lortos, 41, is charged with sale and delivery of heroin. "Our drug strike force and Bensalem Police maximized their partnerships to battle major drug trafficking in Bucks County. 4. The Bristol Township Police Department, Falls Township Police Department, Middletown Township Police Department, Bristol Borough Police Department, Philadelphia Police Department and Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General participated in the investigation. NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) A variety of methamphetamine drugs, valued at some $16,000,000, was seized during several multi-agency North Texas drug busts over the last two months. Project GARFIELD resulted in the alleged seizure of cash, guns, drugs, and vehicles during nine search warrants. KATHRINE R. ROSS, aka Katie, 26, Russellville Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. BRITANNY S. CONNER, 32, San Pedro, California 1 cause of death in the United States. U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas, Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC), Russellville Operations Results In 44 Federal Defendants Charged with Multiple Drug and Gun Crimes (more than 25 pounds of methamphetamine, 69 firearms seized), Little Rock Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl That Resulted in Death, Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Three Federal Operations in Pine Bluff and Little Rock Lead to Dozens of Drug & Firearm Arrests, Russellville Operations Results In 44 Federal Defendants Charged With Multiple Drug and Gun Crimes (more Than 25 Pounds of Methamphetamine, 69 Firearms Seized). Jefferson, 57, of Philadelphia, was one of 17 people charged this week by the Bucks County Detectives Drug Strike Force and Bensalem Township Police. All rights reserved. / CBS Sacramento. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine is punishable by not less than 10 years, not more than life, incarceration in the Bureau of Prisons with a possible fine of up to $10,000,000, and not less than 5 years supervised release. Adam Hornung, 40, is accused of possession of methamphetamine and violation of probation for possession of meth. In total, the sheriff's office says they also seized 6.33 pounds of fentanyl, 2.92 pounds of heroin, .76 pounds of meth, and 200 fentanyl pills. "Today, our communities are safer as a result of the combined efforts of every police officer involved," said Barrie Police Services Chief Kimberley Greenwood. A lock ( A police search of the now-defunct business on Wednesday turned up a stolen gun and a "distribution amount" of methamphetamine, the DA's office said. That property has already been awarded to the Sheriffs Department. Among the 69 guns seized include handguns, rifles, shotguns, and several high-capacity assault-style rifles. 1. Business Pulse - Historical preservation on E. Morford St. Business Roundtable - City producing results, Business Pulse - A sweet shop opens just in time for V-Day, Boyd finishes perfect at NACA, denied chance to play for title, The Wright Opinion - Preds change dramatically, The Wright Opinion - Thank you again for calling. According to Sheriff Grady Judd, the mastermind of the operation was running the drug ring from . The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys, Liza Jane Brown and Kristin Bryant. Through countless hours of surveillance, we were able to get a T-3 wire intercept to tap into his phones, and through that we were able to learn the names of other people involved in the conspiracy, Merriman continued. Deputies charged the following individuals: Antwon Smiley, 33, was issued a federal warrant for possession of a firearm by convicted felon and is charged with armed trafficking in fentanyl, armed trafficking in oxycodone, possession of a firearm by convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of meth with intent to distribute and possession of a schedule IV substance with intent to distribute. Wednesdays arrest operation included the assistance of DEA, ATF, U.S. On June 8, the DeKalb County Grand Jury returned indictments, charging multiple individuals on various drug-related charges. PAULA S. ENOS, 44, Russellville DANVILLE, ARPolice agencies teamed up to bust dozens of alleged drug dealers in Yell county Wednesday. Postal Inspectors, Pope County Sheriffs Office, Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Highway Police, Russellville Police Department, 5th Judicial Drug Task Force, and other state and local law enforcement partners is a shining example of ATFs commitment to reducing violence in our communities, ATF Asst. In February 2021, we began an investigation into Charles Edward White Jr., and were able to utilize confidential sources to purchase 3.5 grams, or an 8-ball, of methamphetamine from him, said Merriman. Winds light and variable. It soon became apparent that the methamphetamine trafficking in this area went far beyond only NAE members, and the Fifth Judicial District Drug Task Force enlisted the help of the DEA and ATF. McMinnville residents Paige L. Simmons, 31, and Phillip J. Potter, 30, are both charged with two counts of selling more than 300 grams of meth. MORE FROM CBS13: Stimulus Check Update: Why Your Next Relief Payment May Not Be $1,400. Jason Dobson, 36, is charged with two counts sale and delivery of schedule II substance within 1,000 feet of a park. Fearing they would be unable to stop the motorcycle from fleeing, it was decided to make the arrests when the two stopped at a gas station. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. RUSSELLVILLECody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Anthony Lemons, Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Little Rock District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), William McCrary, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, New Orleans Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives (ATF), and David Gibbons, Prosecuting Attorney for the Fifth Judicial District of Arkansas, announced today the unsealing of a federal indictment charging 44 defendants in a major operation aimed at disrupting drug and gun crime in Pope and Yell Counties. 6. That's more than $900,000 worth of meth, the DA's office said. ECSO: five ounces of fentanyl, more than three kilos of cocaine seized in drug bust. Minnie was arrested for the charges of Possession of Methamphetamine with the Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Schedule II Prescription Drugs with the Purpose to Deliver, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Two McMinnville residents are among nine people arrested from a 16-month meth sting that included agents with the TBI and Homeland Security. Authorities later went to a house in Marmaduke, where they arrested two more people on suspicion of trafficking a controlled substance and other drug charges. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Sixteen people were arrested over a couple of days in a series of drug busts that resulted in fentanyl, heroin, crack cocaine and more being seized by Volusia County deputies. While more than 25 pounds of methamphetamine were actually seized in Arkansas, the investigation revealed that hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine had been trafficked from California for distribution in central Arkansas in the course of this conspiracy. Alameda County Task Force Seizes $4.2M Worth of Fentanyl in Massive Drug Bust Detectives in the East Bay say they recently seized a $4.2 million haul of illicit fentanyl in Oakland and. The operation began in February 2021 when DeKalb County officials used an undercover agent to buy meth from Sparta resident Charles Edward White Jr., 48. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Late deliveries a concern for northern pharmacies, Pearson pushing for program to speed up screenings, Fire crews battle fire that engulfed home in Blue Mountains. WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Authorities seized more than 100 kilos of meth and arrested three people as part of a drug bust in Wilkes County. Special Food Handout For Bensalem Residents Only, LA Fitness Reopens In Bensalem After Chlorine Exposure Report, Drug Sales From Bensalem Apartment Complex Shut Down: Police. All told, agents seized more than $70,000 in drug proceeds, as well as a Porsche Carrera seized in California that was used to aid methamphetamine distribution in California. Investigators determined that the approximate value of marijuana recovered in the bust totaled $10,000 to $15,000. S.S. Keewatin finds new home in Kingston, Ont. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Over time, we were able to utilize an undercover TBI agent to make the purchases. Larry P. Pelullo, Retired Carpenter with over 30 years Experience, Wow House: Majestic Stone Bucks Colonial Offers Plenty Of Space, Wentz Ruined Opportunity With Eagles: Philly Sports Chatter, Bucks Co. 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Narcotics investigators seized thousands of illicit pills, drugs, guns and cash after a traffic stop in South Orange County. 5. Little Rock, AR 72203, Telephone:(501) 340-2600 Have a question about Government Services? Last week, a former Bucks County Correctional Facility guard was among nine people charged in what prosecutors say was a ring that smuggled the opiate Suboxone into the jail.