AN AKRON MAN HAS BEEN INDICTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, FIREARMS POSSESSION, AND ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Alphonse K. Colbert, 29, was indicted on multiple counts related to the possession and distribution of methamphetamine and heroin in the Northern District of Ohio.
According to the indictment, on March 9, Colbert was found to have approximately 60 grams of methamphetamine, as well as heroin and a Smith and Wesson .40-caliber pistol and ammunition.
On April 19, Colbert was found to be in possession of 142 grams of methamphetamine, as well as two Smith and Wesson .40-caliber pistols, a Smith and Wesson 9 mm handgun, a Romarm Cugir 7.62-caliber rifle, a Fabrique National 9 mm pistol, and ammunition.
Colbert also assaulted two Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers on April 19, according to the indictment.
Prosecutors are seeking to forfeit the six firearms and ammunition, as well as $5,680 in cash seized during the investigation.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Teresa Riley following an investigation by the Akron Police Department and the Akron/Summit County HIDTA Initiative, which includes DEA, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, and the police departments of Akron, Copley, Springfield, Tallmadge, Stow, the University of Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Reminderville, Silver Lake, New Franklin, and Barberton.
Colbert faces up to 20 years in prison for the firearm charges and up to life in prison for the drug charges.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which the government will have the burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, and the defendant’s role in the offense will be taken into consideration during sentencing.
The case is being prosecuted in the Northern District of Ohio, which includes the city of Akron.
Colbert’s next court appearance has not been scheduled.
The investigation was conducted by the Akron Police Department and the Akron/Summit County HIDTA Initiative.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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