Case: Doc 1 Filed: 01/14/11 Page: 1 of 3 PAGEID 1 A091(Rev.01f09) Criminal Complaint i 3&9 i I Li?? UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Southern District of Ohio United States of America Christopher-'l'hompson C333 NoDefendant CRIMINAL COMPLAINT I, the complainant in this case, state that the following is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. On or about the date of [11/14/2011 in the county of Franklin in the Southern District of Ohio the defendant violated offense described as follows: Did knowingly and intentionally. possess with the intent to distribute, and conspire to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances which include multi-hundred quantities each of Oxycodone. Hydrocodone. and Xanex. This criminal complaint is based on these facts: see attached Af?davit 2i Continued on the attached sheet. Complainant?r signature Austin Francescone, TFA Primed name and title Sworn to before me and signed in my presence. Date: (I 12? writs?p Judge '5 signature 0.3 .HOs'Is'h'uh City and state: Columbus, OH Terence P. Kemp Printed name and title Case: Doc 1 Filed: 01/14/11 Page: 2 of 3 PAGEID 2 AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL COMPLAINT I, Austin T. Francescone, (hereafter referred to as af?ant), being duly sworn depose and state: 1. I am a Deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff? 3 Of?ce, having being employed as such since September 1997. In February of 2002 I was assigned as a detective within the Special Investigations Unit. I am currently assigned as a ?Jll-time Task Force Of?cer with the Drug Enforcement Administration as of June 2010. Your af?ant has participated in numerous investigations relating to the manufacture and distribution of drug traf?cking activity. Your af?ant, during the course of his law enforcement career, has had experience in debrie?ng defendants, interviewing participating witnesses, cooperating individuals and other persons who have personal knowledge and experience regarding the amassing, spending, conversion, transPortation, distribution, concealment of records and proceeds of traf?cking in controlled substances. 2. Based upon my training, experience and my review of the evidence gathered by agents and narcotics agents assigned to this investigation, there is probable cause to believe that Christopher Thompson and others, yet unknown, have violated 21 USC 841 and, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (prescription medication), and 21 USC 846, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance (prescription medication). This af?davit is in support of an application for the issuance of a Federal arrest warrant and criminal complaint for Christopher Thompson. 3. In September of 2010 a truthful and reliable Con?dential Informant provided information to Detective Nate Smith of the Franklin County Sheriff?s Of?ce. The provided information regarding a group of individuals traf?cking in pain medication in and around the Columbus, Ohio area. In the course of the investigation, Detective Smith determined that a male identi?ed as Christopher Thompson was the source of the prescription medication and Thompson was directing other individuals to travel to Florida to obtain this medication. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Christopher Thompson resided at 5830 Chanwick Dr., Galloway, Ohio. 5. During the course of the investigation, Detective Smith participated in undercover purchases of prescription medication. It was determined through surveillance and actual purchases that Christopher Thompson was the source of supply for the prescription medication purchased. 6. On January 14, 2011 a Franklin County Municipal Court search warrant authorized by Judge Pollitt was executed at Christopher Thompson?s residence, located at 5830 Chanwick Dr., Galloway, Ohio. In the search of the residence, of?cers seized estimated thousands of prescription medication tablets, to include oxycodone in different dosage amounts, approximately $80,000 in US. currency, and approximately 9 ?rearms. A records check was conducted on the ?rearms and at this time, two handguns are believed to be stolen. Also included in the ?rearms was a loaded Case: Doc 1 Filed: 01/14/11 Page: 3 of 3 PAGEID 3 AR-IS assault style weapon with an attached 100 round magazine, which was located less than 3 feet from a safe where the prescription medication and U.S. currency was seized. 7. Of the seized medication, a portion was issued in the name of Christopher Thompson, while others were in the names of various individuals. Your af?ant has direct knowledge that some of the other individuals listed on the medication bottles are known to be associates of Thompson in his drug traf?cking activities. The seized tablets include, but are not limited to, multi-hundred quantities each of Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and Xanex. 8. Christopher Thompson is currently on supervised probation with the State of Ohio for a Breaking and Entering conviction which originated in Morrow County, Ohio. During his post- arrest statement on 1/14/2011, and after being Mirandized, Thompson stated he is not currently employed and derives his income primarily ?'om the sale of prescription medication. Thompson stated this also includes him (Thompson) directing others to obtain prescription medication in their name for Thompson to sell. 9. Based on this information, your af?ant believes probable cause exists that Christopher Thompson and others have violated 21 U.S.C. 846, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute; and 21 U.S.C 841(a)(1), possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (prescription medication). Austin Francesc Task Force Of? er Drug Enforcement Administration Sworn subscribed to before me on this "if ay ofJanuary, 2011 wwv&\o Honorable Terence P. Kemp U.S. Magistrate Judge Southern District of Ohio