The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Lorain man charged in ongoing investigation into trafficking fentanyl
A 29-year-old Lorain man was arrested July 7 after a search warrant turned up fentanyl, both at his residence and on him.
The Lorain Police Narcotics Unit, assisted by members of the Lorain Police Detective Bureau, Training Unit, Community Outreach Unit, K9 Unit and Lorain County Adult Probation, served a search warrant at 709 Root Road in Lorain, according to a Lorain police news release.
Steven Jackson was found inside the residence when the search warrant was conducted, the release stated.
Authorities arrested Jackson without incident on an outstanding warrant stemming from this investigation on trafficking in fentanyl, a third-degree.
At the time of his arrest, Jackson possessed over 9 grams of suspected fentanyl, the release stated.
A search of the residence turned up over $7,000 in cash, firearm ammunition and drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking, according to the release.
The search warrant was the result of a month-long investigation by the Lorain Police Narcotics Unit into alleged drug trafficking activity of Jackson, the release stated.
Lorain police Detective Craig Payne led the investigation.
Jackson has prior convictions through the Lorain County Common Pleas Court for two counts of having weapons under disability, and single counts of possessing of cocaine, tampering with evidence, possession of drugs, participating in a criminal gang, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and attempted felonious assault, the release stated.
Currently, Jackson is under indictment in Lorain County Common Pleas Court on trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine, having weapons under disability, aggravated burglary, abduction, domestic violence and disrupting public service, according to the release.
Jackson could face additional charges as the investigation is ongoing, police stated.
The Lorain Police Narcotics Unit encourages anyone who suspects that drug activity is taking place in their neighborhood to call 440-204-2108 or by submitting a tip via tip 411.