CLERMONT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
A. J. Rodenberg, Jr., Sheriff
"Leadership By Example"
Office (513) 732-7500
PRESS RELEASE
To: All Media
From: A.J. "Tim" Rodenberg, Jr.
Clermont County Sheriff
Date: December 7, 2006
Re: Drug Trafficking in New Richmond, Ohio
New Richmond, Ohio - The Clermont County Sheriff announced today, the indictment of seven mid-level drug traffickers in and around the Village of New Richmond, in southern Clermont County.
Chief Deputy Rick Combs said, “Undercover agents were able to purchase approximately thirty-two pounds of marijuana and in excess of fifteen grams of crack cocaine. The combined value of the drugs is estimated at $47,000.00.” He said agents received information from village residents and leaders after they expressed concerns about suspicious behavior in the area. Sheriff Rodenberg is hopeful that this operation and the indictments will curb the drug trade in the area and looks forward to future action by drug agents.
The investigation, a priority for the Clermont County Narcotics Unit, has been on going for several months and continues to be closely monitored. More arrests are anticipated as the investigation moves forward. Those having information or suspicion of drug activity in this area of Clermont County are encouraged to report the information to the Clermont County Narcotics Unit 625-2806. All information is kept confidential.
The following individuals were indicted by the Clermont County Grand Jury on December 6, 2006 and are currently in the Clermont County Jail:
William Stamm
2136 Harvey Rd., #1
New Richmond, OH 45157
DOB: 01/14/52
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana – 3rd degree felony
- Endangering Children - 1st degree misdemeanor
- 2 Counts Trafficking in Marijuana 3rd degree felony
Teresa Stamm
2136 Harvey Rd., #1
New Richmond, OH 45157
DOB: 03/27/60
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana – 3rd degree felony
- Endangering Children - 1st degree misdemeanor
Miguel Rivera
1933 Clermontville Laurel Rd.
New Richmond, OH 45157
DOB: 12/01/77
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana - 3rd degree felony
- Endangering Children - 1st degree misdemeanor
- Trafficking in Marijuana - 3rd degree felony
Shannon Rivera
1933 Clermontville Laurel Rd.
New Richmond, OH 45157
DOB: 07/10/77
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana - 3rd degree felony
- Endangering Children - 1st degree misdemeanor
Law enforcement is currently attempting to serve the warrants on the following who were also indicted on December 6, 2006:
Nelly Babcock
314 Front St.
New Richmond, OH 45157
DOB: 01/22/76
Charges:
- Trafficking in Cocaine- 4th degree felony
Jermaine Hersey
2809 Marshall Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
DOB: 05/27/80
Charges:
- Trafficking in Cocaine- 3rd degree felony
Lynn Dailey
103 Promontory Dr.
Covington, KY 41015
DOB: 02/28/82
Charges:
- Trafficking in Cocaine- 3rd degree felony
Photographs will be available from Mary Gregory at 732-7405 once subjects are served and processed at the Clermont County Jail. No further information will be available on this investigation until the cases proceed through the court system.
The Clermont County Narcotics Unit is comprised of officers from the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, Union Township Police Department, Miami Township Police Department and the City of Milford Police Department.