CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) — A major drug bust in Stark County has resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old Canton man, with authorities seizing large quantities of narcotics, firearms, cash, and vehicles.
According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant on Thursday at a residence in the 2800 block of Dorothy Avenue NE. The investigation led to the arrest of Rashawn Emmanuel Phillips, who now faces multiple felony charges related to drug possession and trafficking.
Seized During the Raid:
1,057 grams (2.33 pounds) of cocaine
452 grams (1 pound) of methamphetamine
783 methamphetamine pills
20 fentanyl pills
$4,940 in U.S. currency
Handgun
2014 Ford Fusion
2018 BMW X5
2022 Dodge Challenger Scat Pak
Deputies say the raid is part of an ongoing crackdown on high-level narcotics operations throughout Northeast Ohio.
“This operation is a testament to the power of collaboration,” the sheriff’s office stated. “Removing these dangerous substances from our streets is a win for public safety and another step toward enhancing the safety of our neighborhoods.”
Phillips was taken into custody and booked into the Stark County Jail. Additional charges may follow pending further investigation and lab results.
