Police, FBI conduct joint narcotics raid, arrest 2

Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a narcotics raid Feb. 17in Lorain and took two into custody.

Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a narcotics raid Feb. 17 in Lorain and took two into custody, according to a news release.

The Lorain Police Narcotics Unit along with the Lorain County Drug Task Force Lorain Police SWAT and the FBI executed a search warrant in the 1800 block of Garden Avenue and arrested Karis Hampton, 41, the release said.

Hampton was arrested on an outstanding warrant for trafficking in cocaine.

Four children between the ages of 4 and 6 were present during the raid.

The search warrant was the result of a month-long investigation by Detective Matt Sedivy of the Lorain Police Narcotics Unit and Detective Rich Resendez of the Lorain County Drug Task Force.

During the search of Hampton’s residence, two firearms and additional narcotics were located, according to the release.

Hampton is prohibited from possessing firearms due to trafficking in cocaine convictions in 2012 and 2014, the release said.

Because firearms were found where Hampton was residing and selling narcotics, he was charged additionally with having weapons while under disability.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges could be forthcoming.

The investigation stemmed from concerned citizens notifying the agencies about suspected drug activity taking place at the residence, the release said.

The Lorain Police Narcotics Unit encourages anyone who suspects that drug activity is taking place in their neighborhood to call 440-204-2108 or submit a tip via tip 411.

Those wishing to provide information can remain anonymous.