A Canton man is in custody following a substantial drug seizure by the Stark County Sheriff's Office. Rashawn Emmanuel Phillips, 30, was arrested last Thursday when deputies discovered two pounds of cocaine and additional drugs at a residence in the 2800 block of Dorothy Avenue NE. The raid, as reported by Cleveland19, yielded 1,057 grams of cocaine, 452 grams of a methamphetamine substance, nearly 800 methamphetamine pills, 20 fentanyl pills, $4,940 in cash, a handgun, and three vehicles.
Phillips now faces multiple felony charges for possession and trafficking of drugs. According to a FOX8 report, the joint operation was a collaborative effort involving not just the Stark County Sheriff's Office but also the Metro Narcotics Unit, the Medway Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Canton Police Department. In a misjudged statement obtained by FOX 8, Phillips was arrested and now faces several first-degree felony charges, including possession and trafficking of cocaine, in addition to aggravated drug possession.
The investigation, which targeted the trafficking of cocaine and other controlled substances, preceded the successful raid. In a social media post by the Stark County Sheriff's Office that can be seen on their official Facebook page, the seized items were itemized, including an FN handgun among the other narcotics and assets.
Sheriff Eric Weisburn was quoted, "This operation is a testament to the power of collaboration," in the Stark County Sheriff's Office Facebook post. Given the dangerous substances seized during the raid, officials see it as a victory for public safety efforts in the region. Furthermore, it is hoped by the community that the seizure of these vehicles, including a 2022 Dodge Challenger Scat Pak, will possibly deter those contemplating walking the illicit paths that were trodden by the arrested individual. The Stark County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone with relevant information on the case to come forward.
