A Dover man has pleaded not guilty to cocaine trafficking after a grand jury indictment alleged, he sold drugs in the vicinity of Dover Avenue Elementary School.
The January 12th indictment against 27-year-old Cullen Brogan consists of five felony counts, including trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine and aggravated possession of drugs identified as methamphetamine.
Tuscarawas County Sheriff Detective and LEAD Drug Task Force Commander Cole Morris says the Sheriff’s Office, Drug Task Force and Dover Police conducted an operation after getting a tip about Brogan allegedly selling illegal substances.
The possession of cocaine charge is the most severe – a first-degree felony, because the amount – 55 grams according to Morris – exceeded the 27-gram threshold for the highest-level felony charge.
The offenses took place between September 28 and October 8 on days when school was in session. Brogan pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday. He was released on a recognizance bond.
Judge Michael Ernest recused himself from the case, saying his impartially might be questioned. A pretrial is scheduled for February 17th with Judge Elizabeth Thomakos.
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