In July 2017, a New York man selling drugs in Washington County shot and killed New Gloucester resident Sally Shaw along the side of Route 193 in Cherryfield after they got in an argument. Wilson is scheduled to appear in Argyle Town Court on Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. John E. Gregg, 50, of Hebron, is accused of having two cannabis plants. } The intersection of violence and illegal drugs in Washington County has become more apparent in recent years. Four people have been killed in the past four months in Washington County, and though details about some of the cases have yet to be released, the countys severe drug problem is largely being blamed for the violence. These charges are the culmination of a 12 month-long investigation that originated in the Village of Slinger.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the two men were stopped and arrested May 11 by the Wisconsin State Patrol in Waukesha County at the direction of a Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agent working in cooperation with the Washington County Drug Task Force and the Slinger Police Department.During the traffic stop, $29,850 and two firearms (handguns) were seized. She tried to flee out the back door of Johnstons apartment during the bust. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Police later found 110 bags of crack cocaine in the intestines of one of the arrested men, Baileyville resident Stephen Perkins. According to Washington County Sheriffs reports, a deputy responded to 122 Tennis Center Drive, Apt. FOX 6 Now Milwaukee WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 47-year-old Village of Slinger man and a 33-year-old Milwaukee man were federally indicted last week in United C, Belpre, was found at his home with four bags of heroin totaling 198.02 grams, 227.08 grams of methamphetamine, $10,180 in cash and digital scales and other items related to drug trafficking. C in Belpre, and 949 Lancaster St., Marietta. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Washington County Sheriff's Office joint drug investigation Authorities in Snohomish County have seized 1,400 grams of fentanyl worth at least $14 million from the Lynnwood home of two people who were arrested Saturday. The resident stated the man identified himself as a police officer, stating his name was Officer Ellis while beating on the door, telling her to open it. Agents found the meth lab in the bedroom where Stewart was found. Robert Fitzsimmons, Baileyvilles police chief, said his town has not experienced some of the violence or wholesale drug dealing that has surfaced elsewhere in the county, but still he sees local impacts from the illegal drug trade. "From Erie to Fayette and Lawrence to Cambria, we are systematically dismantling drug trafficking organizations operating in every western Pennsylvania county," said U.S. Attorney Brady. He was arrested in August 2019 at Ohio 339 after police reportedly found him with .4431 grams of methamphetamine. He has a BMW and a Ford Mustang that are also subject to forfeiture. A lock ( The amount of fentanyl the suspects possessed at their residence has the capability to cause the death of approximately 700,000 people, OKeefe said in an emailed statement about the arrests. Getting this trash off the streets is a good day for us, said Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz. EMS were dispatched on the scene, and deputies began a search of the vehicle. The deputy spoke with Rowland on the phone and he did state that he had been at the apartment, saying he went to the wrong apartment first. He reportedly paid the childs 8-year-old sibling to leave and not tell anyone before allegedly performing sexual acts upon the older child. Source: Washington County Sheriffs Office. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS * Derek A. Hill, 29, of 1260 Huck Road, Lowell, was indicted on failure to register, a third-degree felony. Search warrants were executed at three locations in Washington County on Wednesday. The street value was at least $125,000. Those arrested today will appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle at 2:00. Apt. In June, a simultaneous search of three Washington County locations resulted in one of the largest drug seizures in the countys history. In October 2019, allegedly wrote out two checks to herself from an account belonging to A.G.E. The search warrant in Milwaukee was served by the Division of Criminal Investigation and seized 288.3 grams of heroin, 56.2 grams of methamphetamine, 187 30mg-Oxycodone tablets, 355 grams of marijuana, $13,763 in U.S. currency and 12 firearms (handguns, rifles, and shotguns). His bond was set at $250,000 in municipal court. margin-top: 10px; According to the Washington County Sheriffs Office, a detective was on Interstate 77 when a vehicle traveling southbound in the driving lane slowed abruptly, causing a commercial tanker truck to move to the left to avoid hitting it from behind. The weapons included two Springfield handguns, a Glock Taurus 25, a high-capacity magazine 9mm handgun and a .22 caliber Derringer. 700 Grant Street, Suite 4000 Derek A. Hill, 29, of 1260 Huck Road, Lowell, was indicted on failure to register, a third-degree felony. Chandra R. Jenkins, 39, 121 Lott Lane, and Mindy S. Carder, 34, of 55 Lott Lane, both of Macfarlan, W.Va., each were indicted for aggravated trafficking in drugs and aggravated possession of drugs, first-degree felonies. Fentanyl, a synthetic opiate that is 100 times more potent than heroin, makes up most of the trade along with cocaine and crystal meth, he said, while demand for heroin and illegally obtained prescription drugs have gone down. Washington County accounted for 21 of those deaths 7 percent of the states total. WTAP News @ 5 - Three arrested in Washington County drug bust, Three people arrested on outstanding warrants after search of Mineral Wells residence, WVU wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton signed by New York Giants, Approx. A second detective arrived and was asked to walk a police dog, Rita, around the vehicle, getting a positive indication on the vehicle. } The investigation was supported by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Michele Newbanks can be reached at mnewbanks@mariettatimes.com. That was eye-opening, Keith Mercier, the towns police chief, said of the gangland killing. Have a question about Government Services? As part of the state polices ongoing enforcement efforts, four more Washington County residents have been arrested for allegedly growing marijuana plants. As they arrived on the scene, deputies observed the vehicle with its horn going off every few seconds, according to the Sheriffs Office release. Member Benefits: Maine PBS Passport, MemberCard & More! #gallery-4 { * Jason M. Grimes, 43, of 114 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, was indicted on improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony. The arrests led to the death of a Washington County deputy's death. Their infant child was also present at their residence. The amounts were $520 and $480. Investigators say they got tipped off after the owner of Last night was very They say he is being sought as part of a bust which was announced Friday morning by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of Pennsylvania. Seized at their home were 3,064.37 grams of suspected heroin; 1,340 grams of suspected fentanyl; three firearms; $10,754 in cash; items used to mix and prepare fentanyl and heroin; scales; and a hydraulic press. Lake, 30, of 16794 Minerva Ave., Caldwell, was indicted on three charges, including aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony; improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony; and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree misdemeanor. A lock ( Searches were made at 1572 Searches were made at 1572 Elizabeth St. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. margin-left: 0; Information through an investigation led officers to a suspected lab at the Elm Street residence. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; A week-long drug roundup has netted police 25 arrests in Washington County. Specifically, the Indictment returned on Nov. 12 and unsealed yesterday charges the following individuals at Count One with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, in the Western District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere, from in and around April of 2020 and continuing until on or about October 27, 2020: Kenneth Brooks, Jr., 27, of Washington, PA; Brian Householder, 57, of Greensburg, PA; Princess Makokele, 40, of Washington, PA; Johnnita Richardson, 33, of Washington, PA; Kristen Steffan, 36, of Canonsburg, PA; and. Before a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Washington County Courthouse, two agents of the Washington Morgan Monroe Noble Major Crimes Task Force lay out items that were seized in a drug bust Wednesday night. She was indicted on three charges, including trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, a first-degree felony; possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a first-degree felony; and receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony. Due to the amount of narcotics involved in this case, some defendants face a mandatory minimum ten years in prison. They each face 3-11 years in prison, with some facing additional charges for having a weapon while under disability. width: 33%; The weapons included two Springfield handguns, a Glock Taurus 25, a high-capacity magazine 9mm handgun and a .22 caliber Derringer. Apt. Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone said at a press conference Thursday there have been 33 suspected drug overdose deaths so far this year, up from 20 over the same time period in 2020. Four individuals remained in custody at that time and two others were subsequently released. He was arrested on June 4 on Interstate 77 after police found a loaded firearm within his reach in his vehicle. Virtually all the drugs being sold in Washington County these days are being brought in illegally from out of state, according to McKinney. His bond was set at $75,000. Four more Washington County residents charged with growing pot plants. During the search, 4.5 kilos of a fentanyl/heroin mix, $40,000 in cash and several handguns were found. In two of the four most recent shooting deaths, alleged drug dealers from out of state have been charged by police. Chandra R. Jenkins, 39, 121 Lott Lane, and Mindy S. Carder, 34, of 55 Lott Lane, both of Macfarlan, W.Va., each were indicted for aggravated trafficking in drugs and aggravated possession of drugs, first-degree felonies. The cache of drugs, which also included heroin and methamphetamine, is the largest amount snagged by law enforcement in the county. Apt. #gallery-4 { His bond was set at $50,000 and he will also be charged with a parole violation. text-align: center; She tried to flee out the back door of Johnstons apartment during the bust. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Seattle Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Skagit Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit. He was indicted on three charges, including possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony; receiving proceeds of an offense subject to forfeiture proceedings, a fifth-degree felony; and receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony.