Posted 4:49 p.m. Jun 6, 2018 Updated 6:09 p.m. Jul 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. What that right thing is, only he can say, but I think hell do the right thing. Madill Police Sergeant Andrew Adams and Officer Gannon Reid, along with Marshall County Deputies Steve Bebe and Jacob Stafford received the green light from the OBN to head over to David Johnsons residence located on South Eighth Avenue to serve a felony warrant. Prosecutors dropped charges against Haley in that case, where he was initially stopped for making a turn without using his traffic signal, and later arrested for illegally carrying a concealed firearm which officers determined to have had its serial number removed. WebAll three suspects face multiple charges including felony trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine and possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. Parker said he and the other commissioners will wait to make a decision, as they did when Selma Police arrested Haley in June 2017. An online search found multiple priors for Feloniously Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling, Robbery, Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Firearm After the Formal Conviction of a Felony, Possession of a Stolen Credit Card, Concealing Stolen Property, Obstruction, Assault and Battery and Domestic Abuse/Assault and Battery in the Presence of a Minor. 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. Hamilton, a 53-year-old female from Madill was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS Methamphetamines, and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. High around 65F. These defendants preyed on drug addicts in Pennsylvania for their own greed without any remorse for the lives they destroyed.. Theyre saddened both for Chris and the community as a whole. "But when the drugs are coming into our streets, being offered to our children, well, I'm glad to see it.". Follow him on Twitter@TDDavidHurstand Instagram@TDDavidHurst. "That's just as good as putting them in jail to me. As the 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. 24A Johnston County sheriff's deputy won't face charges for shooting a man he was trying to arrest in the wrist, Johnston County District Attorney Susan I. Doyle announced An online search found a prior for DUI. Dewberry, a 43-year-old female from Wapanucka was arrested. So, Adams deduced that the items were thrown by Johnson. Police said it is unclear how long the operation had beenunderway. "I broke down. WebSMITHFIELD, N.C. Johnston County deputies are investigating a huge drug bust near Smithfield. They now face felony charges related to drug trafficking. Inside the tractor-trailer, deputies found 110 pounds of cocaine hidden in brown boxes. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Thats according to a news release from Acting United State Attorney Lisa Johnston. Pittman, , a 48-year-old female from Durant was arrested for Endeavoring to Traffic CDS, and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. Lo and behold, once Bebe retrieved the allegedly discarded items, he noted they were a white substance with two digital scales. He ran unopposed in 2015 and received six votes. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) Four people, including a father and son, were arrested after authorities executed a narcotics search warrant on a Hoke County resident on Friday. I cried because I don't think some of the people locked up are even aware of the consequences.". The U.S. All Rights Reserved. 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FBI: 31 indicted in 'major' Johnstown-area drug ring. Kahleel Streat, 21, was charged with fourteen felony counts of possession to sell cocaine. Of the 41 suspects, 22 live in the Selma city limits and the other 19 reportedly travel to Selma to sell drugs. David Hurst is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. No Oklahoma priors were found in an online search. Six of the suspects in Selma are already on probation for similar charges. 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.. "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. 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. ", MORE TOP STORIES |Woman says men followed her and her daughter around Fishers Kroger store | Hamilton County teachers found dead in murder-suicide |Bungee cord caused crash on I-465|Toddler drowns in creek after sneaking out of Noblesville home|Marion Dollar General closed by health department for rodents. According to the Johnston County Sheriff Offices Facebook, the investigation began in 2019. Chance of rain 80%. Follow him on Twitter @TDDavidHurst and Instagram @TDDavidHurst. Locally owned and operated weekly newspaper serving the residents of Tishomingo and Johnston County, Oklahoma. 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. With the communitys help we can continue to make strides and make our community safe.. 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. They are sad about it, but at the same token, they understand its a process thats got to be done as it relates to Chriss service, Parker said. Sosa told authorities that his name was Enique Garcia Hernandez. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. His priors show online as Bail Jumping, Possession of CDS, Transporting an Open Container and DUI. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 10:23 AM EST. Finding out this information led all the agencies to pool their resources and begin a collaborative effort. The suspects appeared in a Smithfield courtroom before Judge Jim Love on Wednesday to hear the charges against them. Cooper believes the crime rate in Johnson County will go down over the next coupleof months. WebCaptain Jeff Caldwell said the drug bust is likely the largest-ever by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. Please Login or Subscribe. St. Gillihan, a 54-year-old male from Davis was arrested for Conspiracy to Traffic CDS Methamphetamines, and Unlawful Use of a Communication Facility During the Commission of a Felony. Certainly unusualfrom our standpoint. Johnston County, along with the assistance from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, begin digging deeper into the alleged drug acts. PHOTOS | Mugshots of the 120 charged in Johnson County drug sweep. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The suspects have been identified as 22-year-old Gilberto Hernandez Aburto and 21-year-old Gaston Jaimes Sosa. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. The Smithfield police captain said his department had about 40 warrants for arrest. Johnson then turned onto East Taliaferro while Adams was still catching up to the vehicle. "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. "It really is a bold step to take this sort ofa warehouse and then turn it into a drug operation. WebMore than 100 people have been arrested after a yearlong drug investigation in Johnston County, according to authorities. Police seized a number of weapons and cash. WebThe JCSO began gathering information on a suspect in Marshall County who was allegedly transporting and selling large amounts of Methamphetamines in Johnston County. If you see something, say something, he said. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. A two-year investigation came to a head on March 25, 2021, resulting in multiple arrests across multiple counties. 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. "There is no room in our town for drugs," said Anderson. 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. 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. Sosa was charged with one count of Level II trafficking in marijuana and one count of conspiracy to traffic in marijuana. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. 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. WebJOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. 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Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Captain Jeff Caldwell said the drug bust is likely the largest-ever by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. Though the bond amount may seem high for drug charges, Johnston County sheriff Steve Bizzell said Monday's arrests crippled a major drug pipeline into his county that apparently has existed for some time. However, as he passed the residence, he noticed that the suspect was in such a hurry to leave, he left his front door open. His priors show online as Bringing Contraband into a Jail, Possession of a Firearm After the Formal Conviction of a Felony, Operating a Police Scanner while in the Commission of a Crime, Driving Under Suspension and multiple convictions for Possession of CDS. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The charges included street-level sales of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and prescription pills. Four Oaks Mayor Linwood Parker said Haley spoke with him this week before the towns monthly meeting. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. No priors were found in an online search, but he is also facing charges for Domestic Abuse/Assault and Battery and Possession of CDS. "It was about eight in the morning when I looked out and saw police everywhere," she said. And the bust likely wouldnt have happened without people in the community showing the courage to step up, he said. 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. Postal Inspection Service, the IRS and the Indiana County District Attorneys Office also partnered in the investigation, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen Kaufman, whose office will prosecute the case in federal court. Partly cloudy. Two people have been arrested and are being held on $5 million bond each. All Rights Reserved. Most of the charges were for dealing methamphetamine, Check back for details. The arrests came during an investigation into what authorities are calling a "drug grocery store" bust. GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- An explosion sent sheriff's deputies to a home in the Garner area of Johnston County early Thursday morning in the second meth lab bust in the county in two days. Adams kicked his car into high gear to catch up to Johnson. Those quantities led to higher charges against the ring. Neisha Williams, of Selma, said she had no idea what was going on when several of her neighbors at Redwood Village apartments were arrested. It also requires any member convicted of a felony to resign immediately. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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. Low 49F. The two men were arrested at a local business at the same time that the search warrant was executed at their residence. Of the 120 charged, 61 (and counting) were arrested Thursday morning, Johnson County Prosecutor Brad Cooper said. 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. 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. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. Charges include manufacturing and selling cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills. The task force says the investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected. He was arrested at his girlfriend's home. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. We are not going to tolerate it. The hearing, which stretched well into the afternoon, is the culmination of the year-long investigation. The Hoke County Sheriffs Office Special Operations Unit served the warrant on a residence in the 100 block of Mix Trail, Investigators said he sold six Oxycodone to a confidential informant earlier this year. The enforcement campaign, called Operation JoCo Justice, targeted accused drug dealers in Smithfield, Selma, Four Oaks and other communities in Johnston County. Authorities are working to determine who the customers were and who the organizers were in the operation. An online search found priors for Possession of CDS Second and Subsequent, Larceny from the House and multiple convictions for Possession of CDS. That list includes Mikal Davis, 44, of Philadelphia, who already had been charged in federal court last month as a distributor and kingpin of the organized drug trafficking operation. The suspects arrested after the investigation were Robert Tiller, David Johnson, Derek Perry, Patti Pittman, Tracy Brown, Timothy Williams, Ronald Gillihan, Lee Parker, Bobby Sharrock, Austyn Schiesser, Tammy Hamilton, Trevor Brroks and Brandi Dewberry. WebCharges filed following major drug bust. Williams said she had no idea of his involvement. "I cried at the courthouse," Williams said. Courtesy photo, The Johnston County Sheriff Office seized a large amount of Meth and over 60 fi rearms during the drug ring bust. This story is developing. As Adams was detaining Johnson, he advised Bebe to go back to the ditch to see what Johnson had allegedly thrown out the window. The deputies arrested Eugenio Carlos Alfonso, 48, and Julio Cesar Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. 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. Saja Hindi in Larimer County. Aburto has been charged with one count of trafficking cocaine by possession, one count of trafficking cocaine by sale, one count of trafficking cocaine by delivery, one count of trafficking cocaine by transportation, one count of Level II trafficking marijuana by possession, one count of conspiracy to traffic in marijuana, two counts of maintaining a dwellling for a controlled substance and one count of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Ad Choices. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Posted by Johnston County Sentinel | Jul 7, 2021 | Crime News, 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 dollar marijuana farm operation in Johnston County. Ive known him all his life, and I believe that hell do the right thing.. 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. He was charged with two felony counts possession with intent to sell. "It may seem like a lot," Bizzell said of the $5 million bond. 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. All rights reserved. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. WebThe 50 kilograms were hidden in the trailer of the tractor-trailer when stopped by deputies with the Johnston County Sheriffs Office for speeding.
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