Grand jury gives indictment on trafficking in cocaine; Geauga County Sheriff’s Office

Published: Nov. 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM EST

GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A man was indicted by a grand jury for trafficking cocaine and other related felonies on Friday, according to a press release.

35-year-old man from Bedford
35-year-old man from Bedford(Source: Geauga County Sheriff's Office)

Giovanne Vincent, 35-year-old man from Bedford, was indicted on:

  • Four counts of trafficking in cocaine, two being felonies of the first degree and two being felonies of the fifth degree
  • One count of failure to comply
  • Four counts of possession of cocaine
  • One count of possessing criminal tools

According to the release, narcotics detectives with the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office made several drug buys after finding out Vincent was selling large amounts of cocaine in Chester Township.

After one of the controlled drug buys in September, Vincent surrendered in Gates Mills after running away from police.

Vincent is currently out on a $50,000 bond after his arrest.