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Summit County SWAT team busts drug operation

Arrests were made after police stopped vehicles leaving the address of illegal drug activity.

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — The Springfield Township Police Department and the Metro SWAT team made several arrests after a search warrant at a residence revealed a plethora of drugs and paraphernalia.

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The search warrant was conducted on the 1600 block of Ewart Drive in Springfield Township on Tuesday. Police had received several complaints of suspicious activity and a high volume of vehicle traffic coming in and out of the property.

Three people were arrested and booked into the Summit County jail, according to the Springsfield Township Police Department. The names and charges can be seen below:

  • Russel Pratt
    • Having weapons under Disability - Felony
  • Tammi Skaggs
    • Failure to appear on original charges for possession of dangerous drugs
  • George Springston
    • Possession of drugs
    • Two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia 

Police say more charges may be filed as the investigation progresses.

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