The indictment stated that Stafford purchased fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine from Prieto and other drug suppliers. Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of three subjects after a SWAT team entry by the Summit County Sheriff's Office at Preston Avenue in Akron, Ohio. He later told a magistrate judge "I was just in the process of moving. 4:30AM A major drug bust in Akron that's the first of its kind in Ohio\r\r\rWEWS NewsChannel5 is On Your Side with breaking news \u0026 weather updates -- NewsChannel 5 brings you the latest trusted news and information from Cleveland to Akron and throughout all of northeast Ohio.\r\rWEWS NewsChannel5 is the leading television station in Northeast Ohio. Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. He has prior arrests for drug abuse, obstruction, and contempt of court. "Operation Red, White and Bust" was conducted by the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, part of Ohio's Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Officials said Carlos Elias and his wife, Lisa, were arrested on federal drug charges. Federal prosecutors say that Steffen Worm Roberson, 40, of Cincinnati, was running one of the largest heroin/fentanyl drug trafficking organizations in the Cincinnati area. James Hardy. This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Scott EisenMAGA-boosting radio host John Fredericks has turned on Donald Trump, telling the former president in no uncertain terms on Tuesday that "nobody cares" about his petty media feuds and "grievances" anymore.Fredericks, a longtime supporter of the twice-impeached ex-president, largely took issue with how Trump has seemingly ignored political issues while focusing his attention . Two men-- one from Maryland and one from Pennsylvania-- are accused of setting up a tent to sell drugs at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park during a two-day concert festival in 2020, according to federal prosecutors. In total 23 people are being charged with the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin. UPDATE: Akron drug arrests back claims of new drug pipeline, Parent volunteer charged in alleged relationship with a minor, Man faces dozens of child sex abuse charges, One recovering after shooting in Kanawha County. Local FBI agencies are working in partnership with theSacramento, Calif.FBI. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Stafford enlisted Hyshaw, Floyd, Blankenship, McClanahan, Clifford Strafford, Tucker, Blackwell and Riley to transport the drugs to be stored at multiple residences in the Akron area. Stafford then allegedly used Vaughn, Johnstone, Floyd, Blackwell and Stewart to distribute the drugs. Revenue was reported as $899.5 million. He even lied to our cameras about where he is from. CINCINNATI, Ohio Fourteen people are facing federal charges in connection with a drug ring that distributed fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine to parts of Indiana and Ohio, including the Akron area. Eight guns were from various locations. Any tips or information on Parishs location should be sent to FBI Cincinnati at 513-421-4310. "I'm from Kentucky. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. Drug bust in Cleveland nets 8 arrests, AK-47, AR-15, cocaine, police say A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. All rights reserved. The people charged are all from the Akron and Cleveland areas with the exception of two who are from West Virginia. All rights reserved (About Us). "The Akron Police Department remains committed to enhancing public safety, and doing its part in taking illegal drugs and guns off the streets, while helping to make communities safer," the. Acting US Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler made the announcement Thursday. CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Fourteen people are facing federal charges in connection with one of the largest heroin/fentanyl drug trafficking organizations in the greater Cincinnati area.. FBI agents and several other law enforcement agencies executed eight arrest warrants and seven search warrants in Massillon and throughout the Akron and Canton area in connection with a major. Seized from the residence were a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol, a 12-gauge shotgun, two ounces of crack, and several thousand dollars in cash. Andrea Hilhoan, 32, was charged with trafficking and weapons under disability, police said. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. Greg Ruple pled guilty to possession of cocaine and obstructing official business on October 17, 2006. All rights reserved. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is defending his decision to give Fox News' Tucker Carlson "exclusive" access to Jan. 6 security footage of the Capitol attack, despite the conservative . A family member went to the house early on Wednesday to pick up the kids. Two of the alleged dealers were tight-lipped, but Austin had a lot to say to our cameras. Two guns were seized during that search. All rights reserved (About Us). Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:32 PM EST. Copyright 2021 WOIO. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 19, 2007 at 12:18 PM PDT | Updated: Mar. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here. The group would get drugs from multiple sources that included Atlanta and Baltimore. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. Authorities found 10 grams of methamphetamines and one handgun at a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street, according to a press release. Decharae Key, 28, and Dustin Austin, 31, both of Akron, are charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. FBI agents and several other law enforcement agencies executed eight arrest warrants and seven search warrants in Massillon and throughout the Akron and Canton area in connection with a major drug take down operation. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 19, 2007 at 7:12 PM PDT Summit County, OH - Sheriff Drew Alexander announced today the arrest of. The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $212.8 million in the period. "Officers arrested two individuals in Akron, Ohio, nine individuals in Huntington and Charleston. The Southeast Major Crimes Drug Task . Owners of four car repair or car sales shops in Cleveland and Parma are accused of running two drug rings that sold heroin, fentanyl, ecstasy and cocaine in Northeast Ohio, federal prosecutors said. Please include the title when you click here to report it. "I think the most frustrating part is it's never gonna go away. The bust happened about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, police say. It happened at an apartment building in the 900 block . During the search, police say another man ran from the scene and was caught a few blocks away. Over the last four years, the 14 people trafficked drugs in the greater Cincinnati area, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Kenneth L. Parker. 5425 Wisconsin Ave This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. According to authorities, each person is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, officers obtained reasonable suspicion to call for K9 Ruger. They are being transported the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center. We're not gonna let up. Two juvenile males aged 15 and 16 were also located inside the residence. All rights reserved. Shirnina Bates, 35 and Zevon McCurdy, 39, are each charged with drug trafficking and drug possession, both first-degree felonies, Akron Municipal Court records show. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment, charging 13 people as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine and other controlled substances in the Akron area. "In addition, conspiracy members are accused of using cell phones to communicate and drug 'testers' to evaluate the strength and quality of a controlled substance intended for sale," authorities said. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYE. What's Metro's plan to fix the wheels on the 7000 series. All rights reserved. It's said to be the culmination of a nearly six month investigation by law enforcement into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) . Posted on February 27, 2023 by Constitutional Nobody. Each of the defendants is charged with conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Ohio. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT, made the arrests Tuesday after conducting search warrants at two Akron homes. Cash seized in search: Akron police arrest 30-year-old on drug trafficking charges, seize $103,000 cash They are all charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl . Shannon Sammons, 38, was charged with trafficking, possession and weapons under disability, police said. His account of the constantly changing drug climate matched reports from Charleston and Huntington alike. Randy Fitzgerald is currently on bond for aggravated possession of cocaine and obstructing official business (both felonies). Five Akron men are facing drug trafficking charges after a years-long investigation led local and federal authorities to search two Akron-area homes where they seized about 88 pounds of marijuana and more than $150,000. The arrests culminated a three-week investigation by the Summit County Drug Unit. Yalinda Cunningham, 37, was charged with trafficking and possession, police said. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Ohio Gov. He was serving probation on those charges at the time of the arrest. Elias is said to be the local distributor of drugs. "We're gonna keep that up. A draft World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, released on February 1, would make U.S. sovereignty to make its own decisions about public health and pandemic management provisional, "provided that" the U.S. response and activities "do not cause damage to . Those charged, according to Parker, include: Each person is charged with conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, which could lead to at least 10 years and up to life in prison, according to Parker. Twenty people were indicted for their roles in a conspiracy that brought heroin and other drugs to Akron and an Akron was charged with providing heroin that resulted in an overdose death, law enforcement officials announced today. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Six people are behind bars after an extensive, ongoing investigation by Akron Police Department led to two major drug busts. Akron (/ k r n /) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County.It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Cleveland.At the 2020 census, the city proper had a total population of 190,469, making it the 125th largest city in the United States. K9 Ruger indicated on the vehicle. Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 per share. The organization reportedly sent narcotics to Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, as well as Gary, Indiana. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Robert Willham, 36, is still at large, officials said. The two employees, Orlando Candelario Almanza, 49 . Sheriff's officials were assisted by the Akron Police Department and the Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. Authorities said they expected to find evidence connected to the drug trafficking organization at the restaurant. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million.. Sterling Parish, 36, of Cincinnati, is wanted by the #FBI for his involvement in an alleged large-scale narcotics conspiracy. The investigation was a collaboration between Akron police, the FBI and ATF. Twenty-nine of the 45 indicted individuals . Learn more about our streaming options here. A drug raid in Cleveland led to the seizure of an AK-47, AR-15, eight other guns and eight arrests, police say. AKRON, Ohio The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced Thursday that 13 people have been indicted on charges relating to a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought to flood local communities with fentanyl, meth and cocaine. In an update to a WSAZ investigation, we can tell you that three people from Akron are facing charges after a drug arrest in Huntington. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. In total, law enforcement officials seized approximately 16.6 kilograms of fentanyl, 9.9 kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram of valeryl fentanyl, 400 grams of cocaine, one semiautomatic rifle, and four semiautomatic pistols during the execution of the search warrants. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Chevy Chase, MD 20815. "Everyone is aware there's a group of individuals that are coming out of Akron dealing drugs," Chief Hank Dial says. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. of marijuana with a street value of $150,000, 11 lbs. Copyright Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. "We're taking a very aggressive approach towards the drug dealers and our citizens are fully bought in," Chief Dial said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Steffen Roberson, also known as Worm, was in charge of the drug trafficking organization, an affidavit explained. Police arrested a father and son following an investigation into the sale of heroin, cocaine and prescription opiates in Lorain County. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 32 cents per share. In an exclusive investigation early September, WSAZ told you about a new drug pipeline emerging from Akron, Ohio, to our region. By Adam Ferrise According to court documents, the bags contained powdery white and off-white substances that were later tested and confirmed to contain fentanyl. Fitzgerald, Ruple, and Williams are charged with possession of crack cocaine and occupying a drug house. Arrested were Randy Fitzgerald (21 years old) of Preston Avenue, Akron, Ohio; Greg Ruple (24 years old) of Glendora Street, Akron, Ohio; and Tommy Williams (18 years old) of Geiger Street, Alliance Ohio. Spencer Hackney, of Akron, was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer. Man charged in 2020 shooting death of Akron baby Revere school board member will join staff of Lt. Gov. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. on West 17th Street west of Oberlin Avenue, according to a news release from Lorain police. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Akron Drug Bust, Arrests Announced Published: Mar. Law enforcement also searched locations in Akron, Medina County, Tuscarawas County and Canton. Spencer Hackney was charged with one count of fleeing on foot and one count of obstruction on an officer after police say he ran from the home and was found a few blocks away. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The charge is punishable by at least 10 years and up to life in prison. Animal Control officials assisted and the animals were transported to the animal shelter. In addition, various members of the group are charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, maintaining a drug premises and using a communication facility to facilitate a drug offense. DeWine returns to East Palestine, Madison Burger King fire causes total loss, House fire in Cleveland brings down power line, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. Learn more about our streaming options here. of meth with a street value of $150,000, and $100,000 in cash. They are being charge with daytime curfew, truancy, and occupying a drug premise. Each defendant is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, valeryl fentanyl and cocaine. Jose Cuevas, 28, Javier Roque, 30, and Nicholas Stewart, 35, were previously arrested and charged locally in Stark and Summit counties on drug trafficking and weapons violations, officials reported. Those suspects were scheduled to appear in federal court in Akron Wednesday afternoon. Police say more arrests and charges are expected. According to FBI Special Agent Todd Krajeck, Elias imported two to five pounds of crystal meth per month from California for $2,400 a pound. AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. AKRON, Ohio The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced Thursday that 13 people have been indicted on charges relating to a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought . The Drug Enforcement Administration found nearly 20 pounds of cocaine and $1 million in cash when searching homes on Clevelands East Side on Saturday, the culmination of a months-long investigation into a drug operation that included a trucker hauling drugs from California to Ohio, authorities said. Huge Northeast Ohio drug bust includes THC-enhanced kid's cereal Obtaining a search warrant for a home on the 600 block of Hudson Avenue, detectives reportedly showed up at the residence. newsnet5.com was at the scene as officers raided a home on Lincoln Way Northwest. 4:30AM A major drug bust in Akron that's the first of its kind in Ohio Show more Show more 34 family members arrested in drug bust; $400k in cocaine seized News 5 Cleveland 457K views 7. by Robert Romano. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I don't know nothing about what you're talking about," he said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We're also on Amazon Alexa devices. CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Fourteen people are facing federal charges in connection with "one of the largest heroin/fentanyl drug trafficking organizations in the greater Cincinnati area." Over the last. Parish has not been found and has an outstanding arrest warrant, Parker said. Akron Police: 6 arrested after searches reveal drugs, weapons. I was moving to 17th Street. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Cheyenne Porter, 23, was charged with possession, police said. The operation was dubbed 'Schrock& Awe' throughout the day. ATHENS, Ohio ( WCMH) Fentanyl, meth and stolen all-terrain vehicles were among the items and substances recovered during a drug bust in southeast Ohio. "We adapt and then they do," Lt. Dave Garro said of drug dealers. Download the News 5 Cleveland app now for more stories from us, plus alerts on major news, the latest weather forecast, traffic information and much more. The feds say the seizure of 140 pounds of methamphetamine is likely the largest in Ohio's history. Officers with the Huntington Violent Crime Federal Drug Task Force and Huntington Police Department Special Investigations Bureau were involved with the investigation. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Donte L. Gibson, age 41, and Audrey J. Gibson, age 36, of Akron were sentenced today for their roles in a conspiracy to bring large amounts of fentanyl and carfentanil into the United States from China and then sell the drugs in Akron and Lorain, as well as firearms and money laundering violations. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. 14 charged as part of one of the largest drug trafficking organizations in greater Cincinnati, Steffen Roberson, aka Worm, 40, of Cincinnati, Anthony Roberson, aka Don, Chemist, 44, of Cincinnati, Quinton Jennings, aka Smoke, 39, of Cincinnati, David Hamler, aka Chewy, 31, of Maineville, Ohio, Gregory Donaldson, Jr., aka Gotti, 32, of Cincinnati, Donald Fairbanks III, aka Don Don, 33, of Middletown, Ohio, Roderick Smith, aka Pink, 46, of Cincinnati, Rashawn Zanders, aka Rayzo, 35, of Cincinnati, Sterling Parish, aka Sterl, 36, of Cincinnati, Jerome Newtown, Jr., aka Kodak, Boo, 29, of Cincinnati, Jimmy Daniel III, aka Neutron, 32 of Cincinnati, Alton Beacher, aka Yog, 42, of Cincinnati, New Richmond mourns loss of middle-school student, Driver killed, passenger hurt in Fayette County crash, Pike County massacre: New judge appointed for Billy Wagners trial. Akron Police Department remains committed to enhancing public safety, and doing its part in taking illegal drugs and guns off the streets, while helping to make communities safer, Lt. Michael Miller, Public Information Officer, said in a press release. Steffen and the 13 others are also accused of distributing narcotics in Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, and Gary, Indiana as well. Steffens brother, Anthony Roberson, who is known as the Chemist, would manufacture heroin and fentanyl mixtures for the group cutting the narcotics with fillers and looking for ways to make the drug mixtures more potent, Parker explained. "They seem to be a more dangerous younger group than the dealers from Detroit.". AKRON, Ohio (AP) AKRON, Ohio (AP) Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $13.4 million. Stafford, Vaughn and Hyshaw were arrested in September 2021, while another member was arrested in a separate case. DeWine returns to East Palestine, Madison Burger King fire causes total loss, House fire in Cleveland brings down power line, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. Those arrested included Carlos Elias, 33, Lisa Elias, 36, Nikki Greenwood, 37, Michael Mack, 39, Wilmer Martinez, 25, Steven Petit, 35, and Richard Stewart, 57. Additionally, a rifle and four handguns were seized. They were arrested in September 2021. I just got here.". Ray Cottrill, 49, was charged with possession, police said. Krajeck said a total of 11 people were charged in connection with the investigation. Backing the claims from investigators, three more alleged dealers were shuffled into the Cabell County Courthouse Wednesday. FBI sources told newsnet5.coms Bob Jones the raid involved crystal meth trafficking and could have ties to heroin in California. Indictments have been returned against more than a dozen people accused of trafficking heroin and cocaine in Lorain County. Federal weapons violations are being considered by the AFT agent assigned to the Summit County Drug Unit. Two UPS employees have been accused of taking part in a larger drug trafficking operation by transporting packages of cocaine through their work. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) Late last week, a task force reportedly issued multiple warrants and arrested at least four people involved in illegal drug activity in Stark and Summit Counties. Published: Feb. 10, 2022 at 12:13 PM PST AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A federal grand jury returned an eighteen-count superseding indictment, charging 13 people as part of a drug trafficking. On September 23, 2021, law enforcement officers with the FBI, ATF, Greater Akron Safe Streets Task Force and Akron Police Department executed search warrants at multiple residences connected to the drug trafficking conspiracy. The indictment includes a death specification enhancement against Garland V. Phelps, Jr. Authorities found one pound of powder cocaine, one ounce of fentanyl, a half ounce of methamphetamines, over $87,000 in cash and three loaded handguns when searching a home in the 800 block of Stanwood Avenue, according to a press release. Officers detained Stafford, entered a bathroom and found multiple bags of various sizes both on the floor and inside the toilet. Nine members of the alleged conspiracy were arrested Thursday morning after the indictment was unsealed in federal court. On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had . Authorities found three types of drugs, over $87,000 and four guns when they searched two homes Tuesday in Akron. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2021 WXIX. 2023 The Associated Press. Authorities said the drugs were stored in various houses in Akron and distributed out of those homes. The suspected drug ring, which operated in the Cincinnati area, reportedly sent fentanyl, heroin and other drugs to Akron and Fairfield, Ohio, as well as Gary, Indiana. All were charged with intent to distribute and distribution of crystal methamphetamine, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of crystalmethamphetamine. Some of the individuals are charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, maintaining a drug premises and using a communication facility to facilitate a drug offense. You can also catch News 5 Cleveland on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV NOW, Hulu Live and more. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Federal grand jury charges 11 Ohio residents with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. Five children--ages 1 to 16--were removed from the home. Law enforcement seized around $150,000 in cash, 10 kilograms of fentanyl, multiple vehicles and 28 firearms as part of the investigation. ORIGINAL STORY 9/19/2018 @ 12:36 p.m. Three people from Akron, Ohio, were arrested Wednesday in a Huntington drug bust, Huntington Police say. The Anti-Violence Bureau, assisted by SWAT,. He then allegedly sold the drugs for $11,000 to $14,000 a pound. The three are accused of trafficking drugs in a home on Woodridge Drive. All rights reserved. Agents raided El Galeron restaurant on Cleveland Avenue in Canton. During an investigation on Sept. 23, 2021, authorities executed search warrants and seized more than 16 kilograms of fentanyl, nearly 10 kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram valeryl fentanyl and 400 grams of cocaine. Stuart said 11 people were arrested Wednesday morning around 6 AM on drug charges as a result of "Operation Flat Tire". Published: Jan. 19, 2022 at 8:37 AM PST SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - More than a half of a million dollars in cash, along with 11 guns, an AR-15, and 10 pounds of marijuana were found at two. A proud affiliate of the ABC network, WEWS was the first television station in Ohio.\r\riPhone: http://bit.ly/iOS-wews\rAndroid: http://bit.ly/wews-android In Akron several weeks ago, WSAZ reporter Jatara McGee rode with the head of the Narcotics Divsion at the Akron Police Department. Chief Dial called Akron Huntington's source city for fentanyl and carfentanyl. On Feb. 20, officers with the St. Clairsville Police Department stopped a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot off Plaza Drive. The fight is still on and we're not gonna stop.". For the year, the company reported profit of $60.3 million, or $1.64 per share. Huntington Police say they found fentanyl, meth, marijuana and a gun in the apartment. Akron. 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