Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

09/07/2026

Wishing you a happy and SAFE Labor Day!

09/04/2026

ONIC Intel provided support to Cleveland Police for a drug trafficking case. DeMario JONES was charged with Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Involuntary Manslaughter, Having Weapons While Under Disability. JONES plead guilty and was sentenced to 21 yrs - 27.5 yrs. https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2025/11/five-sentenced-in-drug-ring-after-cleveland-womans-fatal-fentanyl-overdose.html

Gregory Johnson was sentenced to 23 years for supplying drugs that caused a Cleveland woman's fatal overdose.

09/02/2026

ONIC Intel and Forensics assisted Greene County Sheriff’s Office regarding a drug trafficking investigation. Ivan EVANS pled guilty to multiple charges including trafficking and possession of co***ne & was sentenced to 14 –16.5 years in prison.

Greene County Prosecuting Attorney David D. Hayes noted that he had an extensive criminal record before this case.

09/01/2026

Last Wednesday, members from our Cleveland office attended the Operation BRIDGE event at Lakewood Park in Lakewood, OH. We loved meeting everyone, sharing resources, and talking about how we can build a stronger, safer community together. Thank you for having us!

08/31/2026

Today, our Cincinnati office is wearing purple in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. We stand together to remember those we've lost, support those on their recovery journeys, and help break the stigma surrounding overdose.

08/31/2026

On this International Overdose Awareness Day, DPS employees wear purple to remember lives lost, reduce the stigma of overdose, and represent our commitment to saving lives. Education and resources can be found on the ONIC website.

Link: https://onic.ohio.gov/information-and-education/narcotics-news-with-onic

08/27/2026

In 2025, DRVC North Intel disseminated a Multi-Source analysis product to the Toledo Police Department providing intelligence on a Murder for Hire investigation involving Timothy MURPHY.

In August 2026, MURPHY pled guilty (Alford Plea) to attempted murder, menacing by stalking, two counts of violating a protection order, and intimidation of an attorney, victim, or witness in a criminal case. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with a maximum of 15 years.

A South Toledo man who offered another man $4,000 to kill his former girlfriend entered an Alford plea Friday afternoon to attempted murder. Timothy ...

08/21/2026

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Illicit fentanyl is devastating communities, killing faster than he**in.

Read ONIC's public bulletin to learn about the various forms and disguises of fentanyl: https://onic.ohio.gov/information-and-education/public-safety-bulletins/forms-of-fentanyl

08/14/2026

ONIC Financial Team assisted Westshore Enforcement Bureau with a drug trafficking, money laundering, and overdose case. Odeh ODEH pled guilty to Invol. Manslaughter, drug charges, and Endangering Children. He was sentenced to 12 yrs incarceration and forfeiture of seizures.

08/11/2026

ONIC supported a Central HIDTA drug trafficking case resulting in Heidy VELASQUEZ CARDONA sentenced to 18-23.5 years and Carlos MARTINEZ VELASQUEZ sentenced to 17–22.5 years, both for first-degree trafficking.

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Two people are being held in jail on drug charges and immigration detainers after law enforcement says they seized 20 kilograms of fentanyl.