Rick McCrabb, Journal-News, Hamilton, Ohio. Find Help Now. Photo via Butler Co. April 30, 2021 / 5:20 PM Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) All Rights ReservedPrivacy Policy EOEButler Radio Network | 252 Pillow Street | Butler, PA 16001 | 724-283-1500, Pirates extend Reynolds with record-breaking contract, Teen Recovering After Being Hit By Vehicle. A Middletown man has been charged with two felonies for his alleged involvement in one of the biggest drug busts in the region, said Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones. Both have been booked into the Butler County Prison on bond of $150,000 and above. When investigators arrived, Ryan tried [] 11A Middletown man has been charged with two felonies for his alleged involvement in one of the biggest drug busts in the region, said Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones. According to the Butler County Sheriff's Office, the Butler. On Friday, a second search warrant was executed by the drug task force, Warren County Tactical Response Unit . The street value of the confiscated narcotics is approximately 2.5 million dollars, the release said. Trump Tax Returns Released by House Democrats. Jones said the investigation is "hot" and he expects other arrests to be made, possibly by the end of today. Two local residents are behind bars following a drug bust Thursday morning in the city of Butler. Copyright 2020 WXIX. He called it one of the largest drug busts in the region and one of the top 10 in the state. Register for notifications from the Butler County Sheriff's Office through the Nixle service. Castleman's case was bound over to a Butler County grand jury. Detour in operation - Detour: North- Laybourne Rd to I-70 WB to SR 72 South- SR 72 to I-70 EB to SR 41. Sheriff calls drug bust one of the regions biggest. Beijing Calls for Measured, Science-Based Response . March 18, 2022 at 6:32 pm EDT. Detour in operation - Detour: North- Laybourne Rd to I-70 WB to SR 72 South- SR 72 to I-70 EB to SR 41. Three people are behind bars following a drug bust Tuesday night in the city of Butler. Powerful, mean and tough stuff is how the sheriff described the drugs. BUTLER CO., Ohio (FOX19) - An undercover operation by a narcotics task force resulted in a large haul of money, drugs, guns, and one mans arrest. 30Police charged two Kokomo residents and seized numerous illicit drugs Thursday morning after a warranted search of a property on the city's north side. BUTLER COUNTY Two people were arrested after a 4-month investigation resulted in a drug bust that seized a large amount of cash and fentanyl in Fairfield. Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones said he was shocked when he learned the amount of drugs and guns that were seized this week by the Butler County Regional Narcotics (BURN) task force. On Monday, Middletown police collaborated with multiple agencies to serve warrants and make an arrest in a bust of what the chief . The county's Drug Task Force executed a search warrant late Monday evening at a home in the 100 block of Fourth Avenue in the city's West End neighborhood. Sheriff Richard K. Jones reports on Thursday March 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. He doesnt believe Morales was acting alone. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. According to officials with the Butler County Drug Task Force, they executed a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at the home of 44-year-old Zachary Ryan. Photo by: RICK McCRABB / JOURNAL NEWS STAFF Drugs and. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); View current alerts, advisories and notifications from BCSO. Agents watched as a Penske rental truck drove off at about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday. Numerous firearms were found in the residence, Jones said. Michael S. Morales, of the 1800 block of Baltimore Street, was charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs. Unbelievable.. 2 killed, 4 wounded in Mississippi shooting; man arrested, 150 years later, Dixon bridge tragedy among nation's worst, Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he wants to 'shut down the FBI' and replace it with something that sounds a lot like the FBI, Sanders: Biden could win in a landslide, Boil water advisory lifted for North Fayette County Municipal Authority customers, New commission aims to market Nashville as a film destination. A Large Amount Of Cash And Fentanyl Seized In Drug Bust. Butler County bust nets $3M in weapons and narcotics, called one of region's biggest News By Rick McCrabb June 11, 2021 Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones said he was "shocked" when. Follow @BCSOalerts They stopped the truck, and the driver, the sole occupant, was identified as Morales, the sheriff said. Butler County Drug Task Force made the arrest and filed the charges against Nora A. Barker, 60, of Eau Claire, including felony counts of drug sales and criminal use of a phone, as well as misdemeanor drug possession. He called it one of the largest drug busts in the region and one of the top 10 in the state. Michael S. Morales, of the 1800 block of Baltimore Street, Middletown, was charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs. They stopped the truck, and the driver, the sole occupant, was identified as Morales, the sheriff said. Entry ramp to OH-41 Charleston Pike Westbound from Laybourne Rd closed due to construction work. This is a lot, Jones said Friday morning during a press conference as numerous boxes and bags of drugs and eight guns were displayed on tables in a conference room. There may be further charges pending Grand Jury. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He said members of the Butler County Regional Narcotics Task Force (BURN) conducted an investigation leading to the confiscation of about $3 million in weapons and narcotics Tuesday that were scheduled to be delivered in the 2600 block of Hamilton Cleves Road. A Butler man is facing multiple charges after an incident in a local shopping plaza. Michael S.. Entry ramp to OH-41 Charleston Pike Eastbound from Laybourne Rd closed due to construction work. Hes scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. Tuesday with his attorney David Washington. According to Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones, the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Taskforce (B.U.R.N.) Election 2023: Middletown voters to decide whether to join energy New bill would help Ohio 4-H, FFA students learn outside of classroom, Column: Hamilton centenarian never shied from an adventure. The Drug Task Force relies on community . 22-year-old Michael S. Morales of 1800 the block of Baltimore Street was arrested and charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, the release said. Powerful, mean and tough stuff is how the sheriff described the drugs. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Jerell was charged with Trafficking in Drugs (F-1) and Possession of Drugs (F-1). Police say they arrested 60-year-old Constance Zaborowski and 55-year-old Nancy . . This is a lot, Jones said Friday morning during a press conference as numerous boxes and bags of drugs and eight guns were displayed on tables in a conference room. Investigators allegedly found a diverse array of drugs in a Monday night bust in the city. Jail. During that time, Hutchinson tried to resist arrest and was found to be in possession of a stolen gun. + Caption. Email Butler County drug bust: Sheriff 'shocked' by amount in $3 million seizures Sheriff calls drug bust one of the region's biggest. Learn about and subscribe to AMBER Alerts in Ohio. Law enforcement with the Butler County Drug Task Force and Butler City Police served a search warrant at a residence around 9 a.m. in the 500 block of Center Avenue, near St. Michaels Church. A loaded firearm, drugs (over 180 grams of fentanyl) and over $55,000 were seized. 513-785-1000. Michael S.. Corwyn Spearman Jr., of Hamilton, Ohio, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and aggravated drug trafficking by the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force, Sheriff Richard Jones announced Thursday. Jun. Numerous firearms were found in the residence, Jones said. The task force seized $75,000 in cash, two kilos of cocaine (street value of $250,000), 20 pounds of marijuana (street value of $60,000), eight guns, and three vehicles, according to Sheriff Jones. Numerous firearms were found in the residence, Jones said. Also seized was 2015 Chevrolet truck, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office. "My office, along with our law enforcement partners, will continue to hold those accountable who profit from drug trafficking. Two local residents are behind bars following a drug bust Thursday morning in the city of Butler. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Jones said the investigation is hot and he expects other arrests to be made, possibly by Friday night. A Hamilton, Ohio, man has been arrested on drug charges in Butler County this week following an undercover drug bust. Entry ramp to OH-41 Charleston Pike Eastbound from Laybourne Rd closed due to construction work. Inside the van, the agents found 30 large cardboard boxes that contained about 75,000 THC vape cartridges, 40 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms and numerous packages of THC edibles packaged as candy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He doesnt believe Morales was acting alone. Helpful Drug & Alcohol Resources . Michael S. Morales, of the 1800 block of Baltimore Street, Middletown, was charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs. Agents watched as a Penske rental truck drove off at about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, PODCAST: High School Insider with Mike Dyer. A Philadelphia man was sentenced to serve 60 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal drug and firearms charges that were filed following his June 2020 arrest in Butler County. WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio facebook feed(Opens a new window), WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio twitter feed(Opens a new window), WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio youtube feed(Opens a new window), I just hope they find him; Search continues for missing boy at Eastwood MetroPark, Cat previously set on fire back at area animal shelter that rescued him, Dayton Police release photo, description of missing boy at Eastwood MetroPark, 1 Volkswagen employee killed, 2 injured by vehicle at Chattanooga plant, 8 year old dead after being hit by car in Kettering, EEOC Statement for WHIO-TV and WHIO-AM/FM. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. BUTLER COUNTY DRUG TAKE BACK DAY LOCATIONS. According to a Howard County Sheriff's Office media release, 42-year-old Jon J. Casbon is now facing preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, a level two felony, maintaining a common nuisance, a level six felony, dealing a . MARCH 04, 2022 The Attorney General's Office says Powell orchestrated the sale and distribution of 50,000 doses of heroin and fentanyl between Philadelphia and Butler counties. Ryan was suspected of dealing methamphetamine out of his Brown Avenue house. Two men are in the Butler County Prison following a drug bust at their home in the City of Butler. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Taskforce (B.U.R.N.) June 11, 2021 at 3:18 pm EDT. Drugs and guns, valued at $3 million, were confiscated this week by the Butler County Regional Narcotics Task Force (BURN). The Single County Authority is the centralized system in Butler County that provides administration, planning, coordination and evaluation of the publicly funded drug and alcohol service system within the area. Get BCSO press releases and website updates by following us on Twitter or liking our page on Facebook. received information reference large shipments of narcotics to be delivered in the 2600 block of Hamilton Cleves Road. Members of the City Police and Butler County Drug Task Force were outside a home on Center Ave. Thursday morning. Drug Bust Ends With Three Arrests. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time. Inside the van, the agents found 30 large cardboard boxes that contained about 75,000 THC vape cartridges, 40 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms and numerous packages of THC edibles packaged as candy. Reinhart allegedly admitted to police that both men had been selling fentanyl and crack cocaine to support their addictions. His bond was set at $30,000 in Hamilton Municipal Court by Judge Dan Gattermeyer. With a warrant granted by District Judge Amy Marcinkiewicz, the Butler County Drug Task Force on Monday searched 120 South Street, where investigators said they found various amounts of suspected crack cocaine, cocaine, marijuana and a substance that could be heroin or fentanyl, according to charging . Law enforcement of the Butler County Drug Task Force and Butler City Police Department served a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of North Chestnut Street around 10 p.m. The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force (B.U.R.N.) (Butler County Jail) BUTLER COUNTY Two people were arrested after a Butler County drug bust resulted in the recovery of a large amount . Attorney General Josh Shapiro says the drug operation trafficked an estimated kilo of heroin and fentanyl to Butler County with a street value of up to $400,000. Two arrested after large amount of fentanyl, cash seized in Butler County drug bust By WHIO Staff March 06, 2022 at 1:42 pm EST + Caption BUTLER COUNTY Two people were arrested after a. Hes scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. Tuesday with his attorney, David Washington. Explore Butler County drug bust nets $75K in cash, drugs and guns from Hamilton house. Election 2023: Ross, Edgewood district voters will decide levies on Local IKEA celebrates Black entrepreneurs with $25K grant. Entry ramp to OH-41 Charleston Pike Westbound from Laybourne Rd closed due to construction work. BUTLER COUNTY A Middletown man has been charged with two felonies for his alleged involvement in a large drug bust, according to a release from Butler . Great job of the joint effort by both Agencies, any day we can get drugs and guns off the streets is a good day, states Sheriff Jones. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 200 pounds of pot, guns, vehicles and $350,000 seized in Butler County drug bust WKRC 11/22/2022. Numerous firearms were found in the residence, Jones said. Jones said the unit confiscated about $3 million in weapons and drugs Tuesday that were scheduled to be delivered in the 2600 block of Hamilton Cleves Road. Please enter valid email address to continue. Administration / Information Brenda was charged with Possession of Drugs (F-5). Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, PODCAST: High School Insider with Mike Dyer. Multiple agencies collaborated on a drug bust Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of Walmart in Butler Township. By WHIO Staff. A LARGE AMOUNT OF CASH AND FENTANYL SEIZED IN DRUG 2023 Cox Media Group. There may be further charges pending a grand jury. ", First published on April 30, 2021 / 5:20 PM. Multiple agencies collaborated on a drug bust Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of Walmart in Butler Township. The AG's Office says Shirey and Zediker acted as distributors. A search warrant was also conducted leading to the discovery of several firearms. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) All Rights ReservedPrivacy Policy EOEButler Radio Network | 252 Pillow Street | Butler, PA 16001 | 724-283-1500, Greater Butler Mart McDonalds To Close For Reconstruction This Weekend, Harmony Museum To Display Unique Collections. Michael S. Morales, of the 1800 block of Baltimore Street, was charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, according to the Journal-News. Sheriff Richard K. Jones 705 Hanover Street, Hamilton, OH 45011, Request Accident, Incident, Public Records Report. Photo Courtesy: Butler County Sheriff's Office. Three people are behind bars following a drug bust Thursday morning in the city of Butler. Detour in operation - Detour: North- Laybourne Rd to I-70 WB to SR 72 South- SR 72 to I-70 EB to SR 41. $75K, drugs, guns and more seized during Butler County drug bust, 1 man hospitalized after shooting in Clifton, per CPD, Heres how you can get free Mothers Day flowers, Body recovered from Ohio River identified, Joe Mixons future is here with the team, Bengals head coach says amid contract speculation, Roof collapse at house near Ohio State University injures 14, What you need to know as Cincinnati Bengals finalize 2023 NFL draft class, Greater Cincinnati chapter of March of Dimes hosts annual walk Sunday. Explore Butler County drug bust nets $75K in cash, drugs and guns from Hamilton house. + Caption. "Eleven Pennsylvanians die from opioids every day, and we will not sit idly by when dealers traffic poison across Pennsylvania and try to profit from devastating our communities," said Attorney General Shapiro in a press release. BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - Two people were arrested after a large amount of cash and fentanyl were seized during a drug bust in Fairfield, according to the Butler County Sheriff's. After issuing the warrant, officers seized a loaded firearm, over 180 grams of fentanyl and $55,000. 11A Middletown man has been charged with two felonies for his alleged involvement in one of the biggest drug busts in the region, said Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones. Jones said the investigation is hot and he expects other arrests to be made, possibly by Friday night. All rights reserved. Click here to report it. Once inside the home of 44-year-old Isaiah Harden, police found nearly 160 stamp bags . The Task Force is comprised of over one-hundred municipal police officers from virtually every Police Department within the County. along with Hamilton Police Department and Fairfield City Police Department ended their months-long investigation, resulting in the arrest of Jerell Coburn, 34, and Brenda Krause, 48. His bond was set at $30,000 in Hamilton Municipal Court on Thursday and he posted bond, the sheriff said this morning during a press conference. The sheriff had a message for anyone dealing drugs in Butler County: Drug dealers will not be tolerated in Butler County. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? If you want to deal drugs in our community, be prepared to deal with jail time, Sheriff Jones said. Butler County Sheriff's Office, Kroger Marketplace, 7300 Yankee Road, Liberty Twp. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? During that time, Hutchinson tried to resist arrest and was found to be in possession of a stolen gun. There may be further charges pending Grand Jury. He said members of the Butler County Regional Narcotics Task Force (BURN) conducted an investigation leading to the confiscation of about $3 million in weapons and narcotics Tuesday that were scheduled to be delivered in the 2600 block of Hamilton Cleves Road. / CBS Pittsburgh. Agents watched as a Penske rental truck drove off at about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jones said. Jerell was charged with Trafficking in Drugs (F-1) and Possession of Drugs (F-1). A loaded firearm, drugs (over 180 grams of fentanyl) and over $55,000 were seized. Michael S. Morales Photo Courtesy: Butler County Sheriff's Office. Four people were arrested in a drug bust in Butler County Wednesday.According to the Butler County Sheriff's Office, the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force executed a search . >> Its gotten real bad; Catalytic converter thefts on the rise across the region.