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Cocaine Ring Busted on Cleveland’s East Side
A multi-agency investigation has led to the indictment of eight Northeast Ohio residents accused of conspiring to distribute crack and powder cocaine on Cleveland’s East Side.
According to the indictment, Calvin Gore, 34, obtained multiple-ounce quantities of cocaine from Ronald Park, 49, and Million Wheeler, 43. Gore then distributed the cocaine to dealers in Cleveland, including Ronnie Townsend, Jr., 41, Derrick Rivers, 36, Freddie Love, 45, Terry Gardner, 29, and Laverne Rucker, 56.
The investigation, led by the Northern Ohio Law Enforcement Task Force, revealed that Gore used a residence at 14329 Benwood Avenue in Cleveland to store and distribute the cocaine.
Prosecutors are seeking to forfeit $13,308 in cash seized during the investigation, as well as two firearms, ammunition, and a 2006 Lexus.
If convicted, the defendants’ sentences will be determined by the court after review of the factors unique to this case, including their prior criminal records, their roles in the offense, and the characteristics of the criminal conduct.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Vasile C. Katsaros and Phillip J. Tripi.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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