Troopers Seize $85,050 Worth of Heroin in Hamilton County

On July 16, troopers stopped a 2013 Honda Accord with Ohio registration for a driving under suspension violation on State Route 4 in Hamilton County. During interaction with the occupants, troopers detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. During a pat-down for weapons, troopers found 1 pound of heroin on a passenger.

A probable cause search of the vehicle recovered additional heroin. The contraband has a street value of $85,050. The driver, Donald Toran, 39, and passengers, Justin Toran, 38, and De’ondrea Chambers, 33, all from Cincinnati, were charged with possession and trafficking in heroin, both first-degree felonies. The individuals were incarcerated in the Hamilton County Jail.