GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Seven of the 15 people arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged Brown County cocaine ring had probable cause hearings on Wednesday.
Prosecutors referred to the seven as ‘mid-level members.’
While they did not appear Wednesday, three men were identified in court as suspected ring leaders: Charles Howard, James Allen, and Joshua Cook.
Brown County Assistant District Attorney Bryant Dorsey says nine homes were searched following a six-month investigation that included 43 controlled buys since June 1, 2016.
Dorsey believes the main sales location was an unidentified home on Green Bay’s Eastman Avenue. He stated the unnamed tenant was present for a number of the buys at that location.
The 15 arrests Tuesday were scattered throughout seven homes in Green Bay, one in Ashwaubenon, and one in Allouez.
Prosecutors say a kilo of cocaine was taken from one of the suspects. We previously reported that three handguns, $10,000 in cash, and various drugs were also seized.
While no formal charges have been issued, the seven suspects that were in court Wednesday had bond set, ranging from $500 to $50,000.
