Wednesday, 03 October 2012 13:37

Drug Kingpin Busted in Portage County

Written by  Scott Jennings
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Officers in Portage County were busy on Tuesday rounding up a suspected drug dealer, considered the "kingpin" of an entire operation.

The County's Drug Task Force brought 50-year-old Derek Williams into custody at an apartment on Sycamore Lane in Aurora. Sheriff David Doak says he is one of 18 men charged in a cocaine conspiracy ring. Authorities say the operation was targeted for the Cleveland area.

In Tuesday's Police operation, large amounts of marijuana, packaged and ready for sale, and around $9,000 cash was confiscated.

Last modified on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 13:48
Scott Jennings

Scott Jennings

Scott Jennings joined the newsroom at Rubber City Radio Group in October of 2012. He's no stranger to northeast Ohio, working at WHBC in Canton for two years, and previously covering stories at WFIN in Findlay and WBCO in Bucyrus. Scott's experience also extends beyond news, serving as an announcer for the University of Findlay basketball teams, and hosting other sports shows for WFIN and WBCO. Scott is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a native of Circleville, Ohio. Contact Scott at sjennings@rcrg.net with tips and comments.

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