In The News 23 February 2013

Two arrested in Brown County for trafficking in heroin

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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that as a result of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office ongoing undercover drug investigation, two suspects were arrested for trafficking heroin in the Ripley area.

Sheriff Wenninger stated that on Feb. 20, deputies arrested Samual Stacy Jr., 32, of North Second Street, Ripley, for five felony counts of trafficking in heroin; and Candus Richmond, 20, of Circle Drive, Ripley, for two felony counts of trafficking heroin.

Both suspects were transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center where they both remain in custody awaiting a bond hearing on the charges.

 

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Sheriff Wenninger stated that the vehicle driven by Samual Stacy Jr. (a 1996 Pontiac) was also seized during the arrest because the vehicle was utilized in transporting the drugs.

Wenninger would like to thank the Ripley Police Department Chief Harvey Bowman for his assistance during the arrest.

Anyone with information on illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Drug Information Hotline at 937-378-4435 Ext. 275 or you may send an anonymous tip via the Sheriff’s Website at www.browncountyohiosheriff.us.

 

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