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Massive Fentanyl Bust in Madison County

Ohio Attorney General announces one of the largest fentanyl seizures in the state's history

DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative

Federal agency seeks community help to combat deadly opioid crisis

Suspected drug user arrested at Cleveland supermarket

Woman screamed, ate food off shelves before police intervened

Columbus Mom Raises Concerns Over Drug Testing Company Used by Child Welfare Agency

Franklin County Children Services contracted with Averhealth, which faced a $1.3 million settlement with DOJ over false positives

11 Ounces of Suspected Meth Seized in Ohio Home Raid

Two people arrested as a result of the search

Nail Salon Owner Arrested in Drug Trafficking Bust

Brandy Cottrell, a well-known local nail technician, was taken into custody on felony drug charges.

Trio Arrested After Westside Gunfire Leads to High-Speed Chase

One suspect hospitalized after drug-related robbery attempt escalates into shootout and pursuit

Feds Seize Massive Fentanyl Stash in Akron Drug Bust

Agents find enough lethal doses to potentially kill thousands of people

Two Mansfield Men Arrested with Meth, Guns, and Child in Crawford County

Suspects face drug possession, weapons, and child endangerment charges after traffic stop

Two Arrested in Elyria Home with Drugs, Guns, and Children

Authorities seized heroin, meth, cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana from the residence.

A1 Smoke Shop Lease Terminated Amid Criminal Probe

Bainbridge Township business shuttered after allegations of drug trafficking and illegal nicotine sales to minors.

Wanted Man Caught With Drug Paraphernalia, Open Containers in Berea

Police cited three people after finding drug evidence and alcohol in their truck during a traffic stop.

Akron man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

30 Arrested in Elyria 'Zero-Tolerance' Crackdown

Operation Sub Zero led to drug and gun seizures and charges ranging from violent crimes to weapons offenses.