3 Men Wanted In Connection To Ohio Drug Ring

CLEVELAND — Three men wanted in connection to an alleged Ohio drug ring are still on the lam, the FBI said. Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of the men should contact law enforcement.

Earlier this week, the Department of Justice announced charges against 17 people for shipping narcotics from California to Ohio and then distributing the drugs throughout Northeast Ohio.

Freddie Murphy, 33, from Cleveland, Antonn Melton, 37, from Maple Heights and Darcell Jackson, 32, from Euclid are all being sought by law enforcement. Fourteen other people connected to the alleged drug ring are in custody, the FBI said.

Murphy and Jackson are accused of selling fentanyl, cocaine and heroin to people throughout Northeast Ohio, the Department of Justice said. Melton helped distribute the narcotics to drug dealers throughout the region, an indictment said.

"Illegal drug activity brings danger to our communities - it will not be tolerated," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Eric B. Smith.

Tips on the whereabouts of the three men can remain anonymous and can be provided to the FBI, 216-522-1400 or the U.S. Marshals, 866-4-WANTED, reward money is available for information leading to the successful apprehension and prosecution of each of these individuals.