Belpre man arrested for traffic of 834 grams of fentanil

Washington County, Ohio (WTAP) – A Belpre is experiencing drug accusations after a traffic stop results in detectives finding fentanil.

According to the statement, on March 4, Detective Peters and K9 Timmy were in routine patrol in the area of Waterford.

Det. Peters noticed a Black Audi vehicle traveling south on the 60 state route, bearing an OHIO registration for a 2008 Honda. Then a traffic stop was made.

The report says that the driver, identified as Randy Cline, seemed to be nervous and provided the detectives incorrect information several times. Then, CLINE asked the consent to look for, to whom he stated that yes, according to the statement.

A vehicle search began and a hidden package in a soda box Dr. Pepper was located in the trunk area. The package was also opened inside four large pieces, with several smaller pieces, fentanel were located in a vacuum sealed bag, the statement said.

It is assumed that $ 3,127 in US currency were also located during searching.

Detectives found that the cline was actually David Joseph Custi, 53, 708 George Street, Belpre, Ohio.

The cline was advised on his rights Miranda and acknowledged that he owns drugs, and the drugs were Fentanil. According to the release, the total weight of the fentanel was about 834 grams.

This 834 grams confiscation (.834 kilograms) is one of the largest fentanil seizures in Washington County, according to the sheriff’s office. The value of the street is about $ 80,000.

The cline was placed in arrest accused of fentanyl trafficking and detention of fentanil, both offenses of grade I.

He remains incarcerated in the prison in Washington County after his appearance at the Marietta Municipal Court and is held on an obligation of $ 500,000 + pr.

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