Cleveland Drug Conspiracy Trial to Begin This Week
Brian Lumbus Jr. and Kevin Morris face federal charges in connection with an international drug distribution operation.
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October 20, 2026
Cleveland Police Arrest Six In Drug BustAuthorities recovered firearms, cash, and narcotics during a search warrant execution on the city's west side.
October 15, 2026
Cleveland Drug Dealer Sentenced to Nine YearsA federal judge sentenced Raydon Howard for drug trafficking and gun offenses connected to the D-Block gang.
October 15, 2026
Cleveland Police Arrest Driver After Traffic StopOfficers recovered a firearm and suspected narcotics during a stop in the city's Fourth District.
September 28, 2026
Federal Judge Sentenced Cleveland Drug TraffickerPhillip Moreland received 15 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and illegal firearm possession.
September 25, 2026
Cleveland Man Sentenced for Leading Gun Trafficking RingMaurice Sterett received 13 years in federal prison for selling 50 firearms linked to 16 separate shootings.
September 22, 2026
Appeals Court Denied Cleveland Robber's Plea WithdrawalThe 8th District Court of Appeals ruled that Carlton Allen must serve his sentence for pharmacy robberies.
September 21, 2026
Cleveland Man Sentenced for Drug TraffickingJermaine S. Cottrell received 155 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal narcotics and firearm charges.