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8 hours ago
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Butler, Hamilton counties seize large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine
Jun. 5—A three-month narcotics trafficking investigation netted the seizure of a large amount of fentanyl and cocaine. At around 7 a.m. Thursday, the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force searched an apartment in the 5200 block of Camelot Drive in Fairfield. Later, with the support of the Hamilton County Drug Abuse Taskforce, authorities searched an apartment in the 2300 block of Hidden Meadows Drive in Springfield. The investigation ended with the arrest of Errol Baker, 42, who is being held in the Butler County Jail on two first-degree felony counts of drug possession. He was arrested in Fairfield and is held on a $500,000 bond. Officer recovered from the two apartments about 120 grams of fentanyl, which could kill as many as 60,000 people; more than 90 grams of cocaine, $5,400, a 2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and a Slingshot motorcycle. "This case represents the continued dedication of the BURN Task Force to identifying and removing high-level drug traffickers from our communities," said Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones. "Fentanyl is a deadly poison, and those who profit from its distribution will be held accountable."
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8 hours ago
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Butler, Hamilton counties seize large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine
Jun. 5—A three-month narcotics trafficking investigation netted the seizure of a large amount of fentanyl and cocaine. At around 7 a.m. Thursday, the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force searched an apartment in the 5200 block of Camelot Drive in Fairfield. Later, with the support of the Hamilton County Drug Abuse Taskforce, authorities searched an apartment in the 2300 block of Hidden Meadows Drive in Springfield. The investigation ended with the arrest of Errol Baker, 42, who is being held in the Butler County Jail on two first-degree felony counts of drug possession. He was arrested in Fairfield and is held on a $500,000 bond. Officer recovered from the two apartments about 120 grams of fentanyl, which could kill as many as 60,000 people; more than 90 grams of cocaine, $5,400, a 2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and a Slingshot motorcycle. "This case represents the continued dedication of the BURN Task Force to identifying and removing high-level drug traffickers from our communities," said Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones. "Fentanyl is a deadly poison, and those who profit from its distribution will be held accountable."
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15 hours ago
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Enough fentanyl to kill 60K people, 1 arrested after drug bust
Investigators found a large amount of fentanyl and cocaine as a result of a months-long drug trafficking investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Around 7 a.m. on June 5, investigators with the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force searched a home in the 5200 block of Calmelot Drive in Fairfield. TRENDING STORIES: Kettering Health cyberattack; Hacker group claims responsibility, sensitive info put on dark web Bodies of 3 sisters found after visit with their father; New photos released as manhunt continues Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs A home in the 2300 block of Hidden Meadows Drive was also searched. As a result of the investigation, Errol Baker, 47, was arrested and charged with two counts of drug possession. The following items were also seized: 120 grams of fentanyl 90 grams of cocaine $5,400 in cash 2017 Mercedez-Benz A slingshot motorcycle Baker is currently booked in the Butler County Jail. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Undercover task force seizes drugs, firearms, arrests 1 in Miami Valley
The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force executed two search warrants Thursday, resulting in the seizure of thousands of dollars, firearms and drugs, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The first search warrant was conducted on Jupiter Court in Trenton. Deputies found $20,000, two handguns and 'a copious number of pills,' according to the sheriff's office. TRENDING STORIES: Sheriff identifies woman, suspect killed in crash, shooting in Darke Co. 'I will always love him': Dolly Parton makes first appearance since husband Carl Dean's death Logan County Tornado: Remembering lives lost, destruction, devastation 1 year later The second search warrant was conducted on S 2nd Street in Hamilton. Deputies seized 108 grams of fentanyl and 230 grams of cocaine, the sheriff's office says. Rikki Sneed, 44, was arrested at the second location and charged with two counts of felony one possession of drugs, according to deputies. 'There were enough drugs taken off the street to kill over half a million people. One in jail and thousands of lives saved,' states Sheriff Jones. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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29-01-2025
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Undercover task force seizes fentanyl, cocaine; 1 arrested
The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force seized fentanyl, cocaine, thousands in cash and an AR-15 after executing a search warrant in Fairfield, according to a press release from the task force. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Deputies arrested 33-year-old Craig Douglas on multiple drug related charges, the release says. The apartment is in the 6000 block of Boymel Drive, according to the release. TRENDING STORIES: Dead woman hidden in basement for over a month; her ex-boyfriend is now facing charges $1.50 hot dog safe as Costco announces big change to food courts Mother arrested following search for her and infant son; evidence of physical harm to child found Deputies seized 25 grams of fentanyl, 30 grams of cocaine, 30 fentanyl pills, around $3200 and an AR-15, the release says. Douglas is facing charges of possession of fentanyl, trafficking fentanyl, trafficking cocaine and possession of cocaine, according to deputies. Deputies say there are pending charges that, depending on the investigation, could be applied to Douglas. 'Getting drugs off the street is a never-ending battle that we will continually fight to keep this garbage away from our kids and loved ones,' Sheriff Jones. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
