Akron, Ohio – Three Akron men are now facing serious federal charges after a wide-ranging investigation uncovered what authorities describe as a large-scale drug trafficking operation spreading across Summit County and nearby areas. The case, built over several months, outlines an alleged network moving significant amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine throughout Northeast Ohio.
A superseding indictment accuses Erin House, 53, Ishmael Wahid, 52, and Roy Wimberly, 50, of working together in a coordinated effort to distribute illegal drugs between April 2025 and February 2026. According to investigators, the operation involved supply chains, transportation, storage locations, and local distribution, forming a steady pipeline of narcotics into the region.
Investigation reveals large-scale drug network
Authorities allege that House and Wahid acted as suppliers, providing large quantities of drugs to Wimberly, who then distributed them throughout the area. Investigators say communication between House and Wahid was frequent, with House also connected through his business, House Brothers Trucking.
A major break in the case came during a traffic stop on Interstate 71 in Medina County. During that stop, agents searched a Peterbilt semi-truck driven by House and discovered a hidden compartment. Inside, they found approximately 8 kilograms of cocaine along with about $144,000 in cash, suggesting a high-level operation involving both drugs and large financial movement…