Two men charged by Philly DA for running drug ring out of a West Philly convenience stores

WYNNEFIELD (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said investigators busted a drug ring operating out of a West Philadelphia convenience store, arresting two men and seizing drugs, guns and cash.

The two men, arrested on drug charges, are 26-year-old Noel Simmons and 32-year-old Sharif Coleman. Simmons’ bail was set at $750,000 and Coleman is being held on a $100,000 bail.

Officials said the case was sparked by a nuisance complaint made by the office of City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson against one of the convenience stores where authorities say drug sales took place…

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