Before a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Washington County Courthouse, two agents of the Washington Morgan Monroe Noble Major Crimes Task Force lay out items that were seized in a drug bust Wednesday night. On July 28, 2020, law enforcement arrested 13 people named in an indictment for drug trafficking connected to the violent CJNG Mexican cartel. #gallery-4 { Washington County Andrew Robert Johnston, 41, of 1572 Elizabeth St., Apt. According to Marietta Police reports, an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Channel Lane in reference to Huffman allegedly lying down in the middle of the street. He also said he was looking for a male subject, giving the name of the individual to the woman. The street value was at least $125,000. 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. He also said he was looking for a male subject, giving the name of the individual to the woman. 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. 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. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Billy Joe Ball Jr., 36, no known address, was indicted on four charges, including burglary, a third-degree felony; theft from a person in a protected class, a fourth-degree felony; breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony; and grand theft of a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. Crystal D. Beebe, 55, of Hartford, is accused of growing 28 cannabis plants. Due to the amount of narcotics involved in this case, some defendants face a mandatory minimum ten years in prison. A person is presumed innocent unless and until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Among the items seized were 4.5 kilos, or 10.5 pounds, of a fentanyl/heroin mix, $40,000 in cash and multiple handguns. Top 5 Most Abused Drugs in Washington State Two people were arrested after police said they burglarized a home in Moreau on Monday. 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. In addition, to the agencies listed above, these law enforcement agencies assisted with arrests and search warrants executed today: Snohomish County Sherriffs Office, Everett Police Department, Marysville Police Department, Skagit County Sherriffs Office, Valley SWAT, Region 1 SWAT, North Sound Metro SWAT, Olympic Peninsula Narcotic Enforcement Team, Washington State Patrol, King County Sherriffs Office, Auburn Police Department, Kent Police Department, Federal Way Police Department, Shoreline Police Department, Renton Police Department, Bothell Police Department, Lake Stevens Police Department, Mountlake Terrace Police Department, Arlington Police Department, Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Department, Burien Police Department, Tacoma Police Department, DEA Special Response Team, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), United States Marshals Service (USMS), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). He was arrested in August 2019 at Ohio 339 after police reportedly found him with .4431 grams of methamphetamine. He took over a department that, because of personnel turnover and difficulties with filling vacancies, effectively had no active roster. The third person indicted was Steven A. Siegel, 31, of 1 Eighth St., Belpre. His bond was set at $250,000 in municipal court. A few months later, six people were charged with attempted murder after gunfire erupted at the Calais Motor Inn. Graphics LLC. Wilson is scheduled to appear in Argyle Town Court on Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. John E. Gregg, 50, of Hebron, is accused of having two cannabis plants. Police later found 110 bags of crack cocaine in the intestines of one of the arrested men, Baileyville resident Stephen Perkins. Washington County Prosecutor Nicole Coil said the individuals were arraigned Thursday morning and are facing three to 11 years in prison. The resident stated the man identified himself as a police officer, stating his name was Officer Ellis while beating on the door, telling her to open it. Troopers charge Allegheny County pair after EMS were dispatched on the scene, and deputies began a search of the vehicle. In May 2019, the FBI conducted a sweep throughout Washington County and part of Hancock County and charged more than two dozen people with drug trafficking crimes. One of the firearms located was stolen from Wood County. Pittsburgh, PA 15219, 17 South Park Row, Room A330 U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran and DEA Special Agent in Charge Keith Weis announced the culmination of these three wiretap investigations. #gallery-4 img { At Count Three, the Indictment charges the following individuals with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine, in the Western District of Pennsylvania, from in and around June of 2020 and continuing until in and around August of 2020: Walter Brunson, Jr., 51, of Pittsburgh, PA; Matthew Spicer, 50, of Canonsburg, PA; and. Four more Washington County residents charged with This arrest and seizure highlight the teamwork involved in securing our borders, said Adele Fasano, Director of Field Carder, the driver, replied she had forgotten to renew it. 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. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentences imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendants. Also located were two plastic shopping bags under the seat with 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine. Apt. Agents located all the chemicals used in the one-pot method of manufacturing methamphetamine. Washington County Sheriffs Office drug crackdown He was arrested with Darrell Clark in December 2019 for allegedly having a loaded firearm within reach in a vehicle. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - A Chipley man was taken into custody by deputies in Washington County on Sunday on drug charges. Agents found the meth lab in the bedroom where Stewart was found. The last individual arrested as a result of the search in Belpre was Kelci L. Wise, 19, of 1572 Elizabeth St. He was found with 302.64 grams of methamphetamine and his residence is in the vicinity of a school. According to Washington County Sheriffs reports, a deputy responded to 122 Tennis Center Drive, Apt. An official website of the United States government. The resident reported an altercation earlier in the evening in Marietta with Rowland. The amounts were $520 and $480. Carder, the driver, replied she had forgotten to renew it. Prior to todays takedown law enforcement seized more than 8,000 pills tainted with suspected fentanyl, 22 pounds of heroin, 70 pounds of methamphetamine, one kilo of cocaine, two firearms and approximately $500,000 cash in drug proceeds. Her bond was set at $7,500. In terms of all crimes, both violent and non-violent, Washington Countys rate of 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents is higher than Hancock Countys crime rate of 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The detective advised the driver of the expired registration. A, Belpre, was found at his home with $20,257 in cash, firearms and heroin totaling 86.92 grams. In June, a simultaneous search of three Washington County locations resulted in one of the largest drug seizures in the countys history. His bond was also set at $250,000 in municipal court. Searches were made at 1572 Their infant child was also present at their residence. Hagerstown Center Of Alleged Drug Conspiracy, Fax:412-644-4549, Johnstown:814-533-4547 Jul 17, 2020 From staff reports Drug offenders were among those recently indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury. Joshua G. Stewart, 39, last known address of 205 Elm St., Belpre, was indicted on three charges, including illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a second-degree felony; aggravated possession of drugs, a first-degree felony; and illegal manufacture of drugs, a first-degree felony. Dashawn Kirby, 31, of Akron, Ohio, Haley Robert J. Huffman, 39, of 797 Channel Lane, Marietta, was indicted on intimidation, a third-degree felony, and resisting arrest, a second-degree misdemeanor. 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. Washington County Sheriff's Office joint drug investigation A lock ( 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? Im grateful for the dozens of arrests and the seizure of many pounds of illegal drugs, including thousands of pills likely tainted with fentanyl, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz said Tuesday. * Derek A. Hill, 29, of 1260 Huck Road, Lowell, was indicted on failure to register, a third-degree felony. * Mitchell Rowland, 31, of 32101 Cochransville Road, New Matamoras, was indicted on aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony, and impersonation of a peace officer or private police officer, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. The seized drugs weighed 134 pounds of cocaine and have an estimated street value of approximately $3 million. Gray was charged trafficking meth within the vicinity of a school; trafficking heroin within the vicinity of a school; having weapons while under disability; and being a fugitive from justice. /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */. 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 C, Belpre, was indicted on three charges, including trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, a first-degree felony; possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a first-degree felony; and receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Brandin Guerrero, 17 of Massapequa, New York, had been sent to Machias to sell drugs but was ambushed and gunned down as he walked past a local cemetery on High Street. 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. After being cleared by EMS, Harrell was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, felony possession of marijuana, 2 counts of felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, felony trafficking of a controlled substance, and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He has a BMW and a Ford Mustang that are also subject to forfeiture. The woman faces three felony charges related to manufacturing and selling and possession of a controlled substance. They found an active one-pot, shake-and-bake operation. He reportedly paid the childs 8-year-old sibling to leave and not tell anyone before allegedly performing sexual acts upon the older child. He was charged with two counts of trafficking in drugs, both first-degree felonies; and receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture, a fifth-degree felony. He reportedly told the officer if they came back he might have a bullet for them. He then told them to shoot him and resisted arrest.