OSHP troopers seize $63K worth of cocaine in Summit County

AKRON — Two Akron men face felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized a total of 750 grams of suspected cocaine, worth an estimated $63,000, after a traffic stop in Summit County.

Troopers stopped a 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88, with Ohio registration, for a turn signal and child-restraint violations on Interstate 77 northbound at 1:56 p.m. Monday. Troopers observed criminal indicators and upon further investigation, determined that contraband was being concealed in the vehicle.

A probable-cause search of the vehicle revealed 750 grams of cocaine and $17,955. Troopers also discovered several hypodermic needles and metal spoons.

Robert C. Weaver, 55, and Rodney S. Davis, 47, both of Akron, were incarcerated in the Summit County Jail and charged with possession and trafficking in cocaine, both first-degree felonies. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison and up to a $40,000 fine.