3 Akron men indicted in drug trafficking ring

AKRON, Ohio — Three Akron men have been indicted for conspiring to traffic methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine to areas in the state, according to the U.S. District Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

What You Need To Know

  • The indictment alleges that from April 2025 to Feb. 2026, Erin House, 53, and Ishmael Wahid, 52, supplied Roy Wimberly, 50, with methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl to sell throughout the region
  • During a traffic stop in Medina County, law enforcement found about 8 kg of cocaine and approximately $144,000 cash that was hidden in a Peterbilt semitruck, which was driven by House and owned by his company
  • All three are being charged with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute the drugs

The indictment alleges that from April 2025 to Feb. 2026, Erin House, 53, and Ishmael Wahid, 52, supplied Roy Wimberly, 50, with methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl to sell throughout the region.

During the investigation, it was found that House owned House Brothers Trucking. During a traffic stop in Medina County, law enforcement found about 8 kg of cocaine and approximately $144,000 cash that was hidden in a Peterbilt semitruck, which was driven by House and owned by his company, according to the indictment…

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