Gary R. Hill Sr., Heroin and Cocaine Conspiracy, Ohio 2016

Heroin and Cocaine Conspiracy Rocks Toledo

Three men have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to traffic large quantities of heroin and cocaine in the Northern District of Ohio. Gary R. Hill Sr., 62, of Lathrup Village, Mich., Leroy L. Hooker, 47, and Larry E. Stewart, 50, both of Toledo, Ohio, face serious prison time if convicted of the charges.

According to the indictment, the defendants had in their possession more than a kilogram of heroin and five kilograms of cocaine in December 2016. The indictment marks a significant blow to the heroin and cocaine trade in the region, which has been plagued by devastating effects of the opioid epidemic.

U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon and FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony praised the efforts of law enforcement in bringing the case to light. Rendon stated, ‘We will continue to seek long prison sentences for drug traffickers. Aggressive enforcement, coupled with increased access to treatment for those who want help, changes in prescribing practices and more education are all required to combat the opioid epidemic that has devastated our state.’

Anthony added, ‘Unfortunately, heroin and cocaine continue to plague our communities. Law enforcement will hold these individuals, and any others, that bring illegal narcotics to our streets accountable in a court of law.’

If convicted, the defendants’ sentences will be determined by the court after reviewing factors unique to this case, including the defendants’ prior criminal record, if any, the defendants’ role in the offense and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases it will be less than the maximum.

The investigating agency in this case is the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in Toledo. The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Thomas P. Weldon and Alissa M. Sterling.

It is worth noting that an indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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