5 from Toledo are indicted in cocaine sting

1/19/2001

Five Toledoans have been indicted by a Lucas County grand jury in a sting operation police say netted $2 million worth of cocaine.

Police said those involved in the Jan. 9 sting were part of a sizable local drug distribution ring. More than $250,000 in cash was confiscated as a result of the investigation. Indicted Tuesday were:

  • Eloisa Guzman-Escalante, 20, 2841 Chestnut St., for cocaine trafficking, possession of criminal tools, and three counts of cocaine possession.

  • Ramon Chavez Bueno, 2841 Chestnut St., 33, for cocaine trafficking, possession of criminal tools, and three counts of cocaine possession.

  • Hercalio Cobian, 35, 556 East Oakland St., for possession of cocaine.

  • Gloria Gomez-Lopez, 30, 2841 Chestnut St., for possession of cocaine.

  • Juan Ramos, 34, 2841 Chestnut St., for possession of cocaine.