Nine people were arrested and $200,000 in drugs were seized as a result of an investigation by Lorain and Elyria police detectives.
Officers executed five search warrants leading to nine arrests after a six-month cocaine and heroin trafficking investigation.
Detectives seized 435 grams of heroin, 1,020 grams of cocaine, seven pounds of marijuana and six handguns. They also seized six automobiles, three motorcycles, three ATVs and $83,445 in cash.
The nine arrested were:
1. Hugo Lopez 45, arrested in Florida by the US Marshals Service.
2. David Pena 32, arrested in Florida by the US Marshals Service.
3. Rafael Esquilin 34 arrested at his home, 1307 W. 17th St. in Lorain.
4. Enid Rojas 40, arrested in her home, 1307 W. 17th St. in Lorain.
5. Eric Corn 29, arrested at his home, 3007 Riverside Dr. in Lorain.
6. Bobbie L. Corn 35, arrested at 3007 Riverside Dr. in Lorain.
7. Angel Rivera 61, arrested at 911 W. 14th St. in Lorain.
8. Jonathon Barnette 19, arrested at his home, 1815 W. 19th St.
9. Eliezer Claudio 25, arrested at 821 E. 35th St. in Lorain.
Police are still seeking the following suspects:
10. Rolando Carter 26, 1815 W. 19th St. Lorain
11. Carlos Rau Lopez 49, 911 W. 14th St. Lorain.
12. Felix Guzman 40, 318 Pasadena Ave. Elyria.
13. Sherman Ward 59, 2006 W. 25th St. Lorain.
14. Eric Velazquez Cosme 30, 3247 Eagle Dr. Lorain.
The arrested suspects currently face charges of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Additional charges are expected.
