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Officers in the Portage County Drug Task Force raided two Kent houses Thursday night seizing drugs and making several arrests for dealing.
The Portage County Sheriff's Office released the following statement:
The drug raids were at 551 Franklin Ave. and 263 Indian Valley Dr. The task force seized crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana and numerous prescription drugs at the Franklin Ave residence. Heroin and cocaine was seized at the 263 Indian Valley address.
Charged with trafficking in drugs was Michael Albaugh, 42, last known address of 1035 Garden View Drive of Kent. Also charged with trafficking drugs was Arthur E. Davis Jr.,23 with an address of 771 Heath Lane, Streetsboro, OH. Another individual was charged with possession of marijuana in last night’s raids.
One subject, Cody Belford, 24 of 551 Franklin Ave., is currently being sought for
trafficking in drugs. Cody Belford left the scene of 551 Franklin Ave. just prior to agents’ arrival. Belford was last seen operating a 1990s model 550 Kawasaki motorcycle.
Belford should be considered armed, and he could be dangerous. Any information on the location of Belford should be reported to the sheriff’s office or the nearest law enforcement agency.
Chris (Kit) Myers
9:58 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012
Part of their sentences, if they are convicted, of course, should be to get a full-time job and hold it for one year. Does anyone else wonder how many who receive that judicial order actually do it? Will someone really hire these gentlemen? Does anyone else also wonder what happens to those who don't comply? Does the court even know?
Troy McClure
2:16 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012
A court can not order one to obtain employment. It's unconstitutional.
Jessica Johnson Salamon
12:22 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012
I know what happens to those who do not comply, probation violates them and they are sent back to jail. The court does keep track once they are convicted of something, and trust me, they aren't lax. It is getting them convicted in the first place that is the issue or getting the drug task force to go after a house. I've personally turned in a house several times that I know is dealing in various drugs, in the presence of young children even, and has been for years. They are still in business.
Chris (Kit) Myers
4:29 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012
Thanks Jessica! Appreciate the information. Kit
Albaugh
1:10 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012
shame on you michael! you Were once a hard working man who let your boys down with this nonsense! maybe you have reached your bottom and will get the help you need!
Stephens
3:54 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
agreed
Chris (Kit) Myers
7:42 am on Sunday, May 13, 2012
Response to Troy McClure: Record-Courier story, page A8, Sunday, May 13, states that included in the sentence of a man for selling cocaine is an order to find a full time job.
At least that's what I think it says. Perhaps I am wrong. I have not yet finished my first cup of coffee.