Busted with cocaine! Local authorities take down a major cocaine organization. A federal indictment naming 28 people was unsealed today. Authorities say this organization brought bricks upon bricks of cocaine into our area
These are just a few of the suspects arrested this morning for allegedly selling drugs throughout northwest Ohio. According to a 21-page federal indictment the suspects sold cocaine and marijuana.
Authorities say the organization involved multiple states from Ohio to Illinois, Texas and New Mexico and included local cities like Toledo, Fremont, Perrysburg, Oak Harbor, Oregon, and Northwood.
"You will see in the indictment that the use of semi trucks and trailers were used to conceal and transport both drugs and us currency which was proceeds of illegal drugs sells back and forth to Texas and beyond," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Weldon.
The indictment states the suspects were also caught with cash and guns.
"This group crossed boards to deliver this poison directly into our community. We need to be very vigilant to keep these guns out of the hands of felons," said U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio Steven Dettelbach.
Federal agents along with various law enforcement agencies started working on this case 2002. They have a message for other drug dealers.
"We might not get you right away we're coming," said DEA agent Kevin Graber.
All the suspects are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to sell cocaine and marijuana.
Authorities arrested nine suspects this morning. They're still looking for the others named in the indictment. Investigators say if you're named in the indictment they want you to call them at 419-259-6490.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:59:58 GMT
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference. With the increasing threats that face our communities swat teams
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:55:45 GMT
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center. The Pennsylvania-based store is bringing about 60 new jobs to the
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:42:15 GMT
A Toledo woman needs your help tonight. Her service dog disappeared late Monday night and is still missing. Robin Reau, 60, has uncontrollable seizures. Seven years ago she got Kaden- a specially trained
A Central Toledo woman is looking for her missing service dog. The dog is a black and white Lhaso Apso name Kamden. The dog disappeared from a home near Ashland and Bancroft Monday. The dog is trained to detect seizures before they happen and alert the owner. If you have any information about the dog call 13ABC.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:40:21 GMT
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center. The art went missing sometime
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:37:23 GMT
They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom. It's National Foster Care
They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:35:01 GMT
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch. Police are still trying to piece together
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:42:15 GMT
A Toledo woman needs your help tonight. Her service dog disappeared late Monday night and is still missing. Robin Reau, 60, has uncontrollable seizures. Seven years ago she got Kaden- a specially trained
A Central Toledo woman is looking for her missing service dog. The dog is a black and white Lhaso Apso name Kamden. The dog disappeared from a home near Ashland and Bancroft Monday. The dog is trained to detect seizures before they happen and alert the owner. If you have any information about the dog call 13ABC.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:40:21 GMT
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center. The art went missing sometime
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:37:23 GMT
They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom. It's National Foster Care
They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:12:14 GMT
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond. The single mother claimed
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:08:32 GMT
Tornado safety is on the minds of people living in our area after Monday's tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma. 13abc's Kristian Brown spent the day at the local emergency management agency to see just how prepared Lucas
13abc's Kristian Brown spent the day at the local emergency management agency to see just how prepared Lucas County is for a disaster.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:07:58 GMT
A grandma in Fostoria fights off a man who tried to kidnap her grandson. 13 ABC's Christine Long spoke with the grandmother who battled for the boy kicking and screaming. Anyone you talk to in town
"I'm grateful that God gave me the strength to fight the man off," says Paulette Barchus who kicked and screamed on Wednesday to protect her grandson.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:45:11 GMT
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen. The 15-year veteran
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:16:21 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode,
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:02:03 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.
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