COLUMBUS, Ohio – Six individuals have been indicted, with two still at large, facing a total of 50 charges in connection with a trafficking and drug ring operating in Columbus, according to a statement from the Ohio Attorney General’s office.

The indictments, announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office, were returned by a Franklin County grand jury on April 24, following months of investigation into alleged crimes that occurred between January 1, 2023, and August 9, 2023.

The Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force initiated the investigation into the ring, based in the Linden area, following tips received in the spring. The investigation culminated in the execution of a search warrant, during which drugs and firearms were seized.

Suspects and Charges

The statement released by Yost’s office detailed the charges against each of the suspects:

Timotheus Anthony Graham

• Alias: Blue
• Age: 38
• Charges: Graham faces a staggering 26 felony charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, trafficking in persons, compelling prostitution, promoting prostitution, trafficking in fentanyl-related compounds, possession of fentanyl-related compounds, trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine, aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, money laundering, and having weapons under disability.

Jessica Lyles

• Alias: Jay
• Age: 33
• Charges: Lyles has been indicted on four felony counts, which include engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, compelling prostitution, money laundering, and promoting prostitution.

Denna Mundy

• Alias: Phatty
• Age: 30
• Charges: Mundy faces eight felony counts, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, trafficking in fentanyl-related compounds, possession of fentanyl-related compounds, trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine, aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, and money laundering.

Sandra Carroll

• Age: 59
• Charges: Carroll has been indicted on three felony charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and permitting drug abuse.

Roxy Porter

• Age: 35
• Charges: Porter faces seven felony charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, trafficking in fentanyl-related compounds, possession of fentanyl-related compounds, trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine, having weapons under disability, and money laundering.

Mynika Winters

• Age: 30
• Charges: Winters has been indicted on two felony counts, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and permitting drug use.

Legal Proceedings

As of the announcement, Graham, Carroll, Lyle, and Winters are in custody, awaiting legal proceedings. However, Porter and Mundy remain at large, adding complexity to law enforcement efforts to fully dismantle the alleged trafficking and drug operation.

Context and Implications

The indictment of these individuals underscores the persistent challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and related crimes. The wide range of charges highlights the complexity and scale of the alleged criminal enterprise.

The operation of such illicit networks not only poses a direct threat to public safety but also perpetuates cycles of exploitation and victimization, particularly concerning human trafficking and drug abuse.

Conclusion: Continuing Efforts Against Crime

Efforts to dismantle criminal organizations involved in trafficking and drug-related activities remain ongoing. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and task forces is crucial in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting individuals engaged in such illegal enterprises.

As legal proceedings progress, the outcomes of these indictments will not only serve as a form of justice for the communities affected but also as a deterrent against future criminal activities of this nature.

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