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.