For Immediate Release
March 18, 2022
Two Violent Drug Traffickers Arrested
Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones reports that on March 15, 2022, the Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Taskforce (BURN), along with Hamilton PD, Fairfield City PD, Middletown PD, Hamilton County Taskforce (RENU), Warren County Drug Task Force, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted 9 search warrants on residences related to an alleged violent drug trafficking organization operating throughout Butler County. The group was allegedly involved with a large drug seizure in June 2021 and a shooting death in September of 2021. The searches resulted in the recovery of approximately 700 pounds of marijuana with a street value estimated to be around $2,000,000, 10 firearms, multiple vehicles, and over $50,000.
Vince Sanford age 43 of Hamilton was arrested for felony trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs. Vince Sanford has a criminal history that includes Drug Trafficking and Dog Fighting. John Andrews Jr. age 36 of Hamilton was arrested and charged with several federal felony drug and firearms-related offenses. The investigation remains ongoing.
Sheriff Jones states “These agencies working together is key to putting a stop to these violent drug traffickers”.
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