NKyTribune staff
A multi-agency investigation centered in Dayton, Kentucky has resulted in the arrest of 20 people and large quantities of several dangerous drugs being taken off the streets.
The Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force Director Christopher Conners announced the results of the investigation, which has been underway since January.
Most of those arrested are from Dayton or other Northern Kentucky communities, but also charged were two men from Ohio, one from Dayton, Ohio, and another from Cleveland.
In addition to the Drug Strike Force, law enforcement officers from police departments in Dayton (KY),Ft. Thomas, Newport, Covington, Cincinnati, and Campbell County, as well as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Campbell County Sheriff and Kentucky Probation and Parole, participated in the investigation.
Suspects arrested in multi-agency investigation (click to enlarge)
The investigation is ongoing.
From the investigation and warrants the following was seized:
* 358 Grams of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice)
* 289 Pills made from illicit Fentanyl
* 64 grams of Fentanyl (powder)
* 4.6 grams of heroin
* 11.3 grams of Cocaine
* 2248 grams of marijuana
* Three loaded firearms
* $11,375 US Currency
The Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force issued the following release regarding the arrests:
Additional suspects arrested in the multi-agency investigation
Over the last several years Dayton, Kentucky has been in the process of renewal. Established in 1867, Dayton, KY is a Campbell County river community with a rich history. It is in close proximity to downtown Cincinnati and other Northern Kentucky municipalities, making it a desirable location to live, run a business, and raise a family. In order to further the ongoing improvement efforts, in January 2019, the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force (NKDSF) initiated a long term investigation of those hindering the progressive improvements in Dayton and the surrounding communities.
During the course of the investigation, NKDSF seized various dangerous drugs and identified local drug distributors and their sources of supply. Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office presented the investigation to the grand jury and obtained felony indictments on 14 identified offenders.
Seven search warrants were obtained and these, along with the warrants on indictment were executed with the assistance of Officers, Deputies, and Agents from the following law enforcement agencies:
Dayton Police Department; Ft. Thomas Police Department; Drug Enforcement Administration:
Newport Police Department; Covington Police Department; Cincinnati Police Department;
Kentucky Probation and Parole; Campbell County Police Department;
Campbell County Sheriff’s Department
This investigation is ongoing as some of the individuals indicted remain at large. To date, twenty subjects have been arrested, charged on State of Kentucky charges. Additional state or federal charges are possible.
