Large amounts of prescription pills and U.S.
Sophisticated surveillance techniques were used during the investigation which culminated in three search warrants being executed in January of 2014 at homes connected to the drug trafficking operation. SCHULTZ is alleged to be the leader of a group that received oxycodone and other prescription drugs from suppliers in northern Ohio and Detroit, Michigan and then redistributed them in the Ohio Valley.
Ihlenfeld, II, Sheriff Pat Butler of the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department, and Chief Shawn Schwertfeger of the Wheeling Police Department released the details of the investigation on Monday, including the charges and potential penalties that each defendant now faces as a result of the eighty-three count indictment that was unsealed this morning.Īccording to Ihlenfeld, the lead defendant is Brian SCHULTZ, also known as “Worm.” SCHULTZ, 37 years old of Triadelphia, is charged with “Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II & III Controlled Substances”, “Conspiracy to Engage in Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering”, “Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering”, “Possession with Intent to Distribute Buprenorphine”, and “Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premise.” WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Law enforcement officials announced the indictment of fifteen Ohio Valley residents alleged to be involved in the distribution of tens of thousands of prescription painkillers, along with cocaine and other drugs. Ohio Valley Drug Task Force investigation leads to 83 count indictment Contact: Chris Zumpetta-Parr, Public Affairs Specialist.1125 Chapline Street, Federal Building, Suite 3000
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