Ohio ‘drug kingpin’ sentenced in one of the largest drug busts in county’s history

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — A leader of a major fentanyl and cocaine distribution network in Ohio has been sentenced to at least 16 years in prison.

Jefferson County Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller imposed the sentence following the individual’s conviction on six counts of drug possession involving significant quantities of cocaine and fentanyl.

The Herald-Star reports that Lavocni Brown, 41, formerly residing on Pennsylvania Avenue, must also forfeit several vehicles, including a 2014 Cadillac CTS, a 2018 Audi A6, and a 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, as well as $6,540 in cash…

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