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ONIC Intel assisted the DEA and other agencies in an ongoing case involving an alleged drug trafficking organization in the Toledo area, responsible for the distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine. Multiple suspects were arrested and are awaiting trial. 13abc.com/2025/07/17/law…

An ONIC Intel Analyst provided support to the Jefferson County Drug Task Force regarding a drug distribution network. Lindsey pleaded guilty to possessing fentanyl and cocaine and received 11-16.5 years with an additional 2-5 years of post-release control. heraldstaronline.com/news/local-new…

🔒Life without parole + 74-79.5 years. Eric Ward was convicted for his role in the homicide & dismemberment of Allyson Lorenz. ONIC supported this case with digital forensics & intelligence support, w/ expert testimony to secure the conviction. Read more: dispatch.com/story/news/cou…

ONIC Intel recently supported the Hamilton County Cold Case Panel for Hamilton County Heroin Task Force in a case from two years ago against an Evanston man who allegedly sold a fentanyl compound that caused a woman's death. Read more: wlwt.com/article/evanst…

In the next five years, Ohio will face a “complex, volatile and unpredictable drug landscape,” according to a new report from ONIC. Now, law enforcement is taking action to attempt to get ahead of the drugs. Watch the full story below. 13abc.com/2025/08/06/13-…

Potent polydrug mixtures, a mixture of two or more drugs, continue to appear in the Ohio illicit drug landscape, including a recent increase in drug samples found to contain carfentanil. Check out the ONIC Public Safety Bulletin on Polydrug Mixtures at onic.ohio.gov

An ONIC Forensic Computer Specialist assisted ATF with a case regarding narcotics trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of the trafficking. The defendant, Clarence Payne, was convicted of various charges and is awaiting sentencing. justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/5…

Just 2 mg of fentanyl—the size of a pencil tip—can be deadly. Last year alone, the DEA HQ seized over 60 million counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. #OnePillCanKill Learn more at dea.gov/onepill

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. 6 different physical forms of fentanyl have been reported to ONIC. The various forms reported in Ohio contained fentanyl primarily mixed with other substances. For more info in our public bulletin onic.ohio.gov/information-an…

An ONIC analyst worked with Central Ohio HIDTA to identify Ramon Marquez Ramirez as a drug courier in Ohio, responsible for transporting narcotics and collecting related proceeds. In July 2025, the defendant was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

ONIC recently provided the Lucas County Sheriff's Office/Northwest Ohio Interdiction Task Force with forensic and intel support in a drug trafficking investigation. In June 2025, Dorian Jenkins was sentenced to 4 years in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

An ONIC Public Safety Intelligence Analyst assisted the Ashland County Sheriff's Office/ METRICH Enforcement Unit with a case regarding a fatal overdose. The defendant, Karen Rybka, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 13+ years.

ONIC Forensics & Intel provided support to the Columbus Division of Police regarding a drug trafficking investigation. Kayleon Talbott pled guilty to drug trafficking and was sentenced to 4-6 years in prison.

An ONIC Public Safety Intelligence Analyst assisted the Hamilton County Heroin Task Force with a case regarding a fatal overdose. The defendant, Treveon Olden, was convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter and Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound and was sentenced to 3.5 years.

Today is Ohio #OverdoseAwarenessDay. A day to reflect on the national overdose epidemic that has a personal impact on Ohio communities. Learn what you can do in your community to fight this epidemic at OHagainstOD.ohio.gov ##OHOverdoseAwarenessDay OhioMHAS RecoveryOhio

Learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose. You could save a life! To learn how naloxone can save lives in your community visit naloxone.ohio.gov #OHOverdoseAwarenessDay

Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and save lives by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restoring breathing. Learn more about Project DAWN at odh.ohio.gov/know-our-progr… #OHOverdoseAwarenessDay

Wish you a SAFE and Happy Labor Day!

The ONIC had the opportunity to brief over 60 forensic scientists from 13+ states and federal partners at the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists Fall Conference. Attendees and presenters discussed different trends and collaboration opportunities.