Cops bust 7 in Delta area for drug trafficking

A six-month investigation concluded recently as York County Drug Task Force members arrested seven people in southern York County in connection with heroin and drug trafficking, according to a news release.

In addition, police are still tracking two more who allegedly sold heroin to undercover Pennsylvania State Police troopers.

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York County Chief Deputy District Attorney Dave Sunday said that Delta area residents rose to challenge the scourge of the heroin epidemic, once they realized it had hit their neighborhoods.

"Through their hard work, not only have they provided an outlet for kids (evening activities) , they have cooperated with law enforcement," Sunday said. "It's easier for police to arrest drug dealers when the community works with police to get that done."

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The following people were rounded up in the bust, according to the release:

• Raymond Thomas Rice, 21, of the 100 block of Janquil Road, Delta, charged with delivery of heroin, after Rice allegedly sold heroin to an undercover trooper. Rice is in York County Prison on unrelated charges, according to the release.
• Jonathan R. Fisher, 26, of the first block of Castlefin Road, Peach Bottom Township, charged with possession with the intent to manufacture marijuana. In September, troopers served a search warrant at Fisher's home and seized several marijuana plants, found outside his home and quantities of marijuana inside.
• Jordan R. King, 26, of the 17000 block of Barrens Church Road North, Stewartstown, charged with possession with the intent to deliver heroin, stemming from a search warrant at his home where investigators found unpackaged heroin. King was released after he posted $2,500 bail.
• Jeffrey Neal Almoney, 46, of the first block of Robin Trail, Delta, charged with delivery of heroin and criminal conspiracy, related to Almoney allegedly selling heroin to an undercover trooper. Almoney was sent to York County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail.
• David W. Mabe, 45, of the 2100 block of Bryansville Road, Delta, charged with possession with the intent to deliver heroin. Mabe was arrested Thursday after police searched Fisher's home, where he was staying at the time. Police found unpackaged heroin and $3,700 cash, allegedly belonging to Mabe. He was committed to York County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail.
• Robert C. Fizer and Jaymi Lee Smith, both 25 and both of the 1400 block of Quarry Road, Whiteford, Md., charged with delivery of a controlled substance (suboxone) and criminal conspiracy. Fizer and Smith allegedly sold suboxone, which is an opiate treatment drug, during an undercover investigation.

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Warrants have been issued for the following two:

• Cory Allen Berry, 29, of the first block of Beechwood Road, Airville, charged with delivery of heroin. Police say Berry met with an undercover trooper and sold a quantity of heroin.
• Jeremiah Eugene Nevins, 33, of the 400 block of Cherry Hill Road, Street, Md., charged with delivery of heroin and criminal conspiracy, in connection with Nevins allegedly selling heroin to an undercover trooper.

During the course of this investigation, troopers were assisted by the Maryland State Police and Cecil County Sheriff’s Office in identifying several of the subjects as well as logistical support. Maryland State Police located Fizer and Smith in Maryland when they were taken into custody.

Fizer and Smith are being held in Maryland and will be returned to Pennsylvania through the extradition process, according to the release.

Contact Ted Czech at 717-771-2033.