Akron, Ohio – A 42-year-old Akron man will spend more than two decades behind bars after federal authorities dismantled a large drug trafficking operation that spread methamphetamine across Summit County and nearby communities. Antonio Guice was sentenced to 327 months in prison, the equivalent of 27.25 years, after pleading guilty to serious federal charges tied to the distribution of illegal narcotics.
Guice admitted in November 2025 to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. In addition to his prison term, he was ordered to serve five years of supervised release once his sentence is complete. The lengthy punishment reflects the scale of the operation and the role investigators say he played in supplying large amounts of drugs into the region.
Investigation uncovered major drug distribution network
Authorities began focusing on Guice in August 2025, when investigators suspected he was a key source of methamphetamine flowing through the Akron metropolitan area. As the case developed, federal agents were able to directly connect him to the sale of approximately 470 grams of methamphetamine, which is more than one pound of the drug. This volume, officials say, confirmed that the operation was not small or isolated but part of a broader network moving drugs into local communities.
Guice was not acting alone. He was one of more than 30 individuals arrested in September during a large-scale enforcement effort led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The operation lasted 60 days and targeted some of Akron’s most violent neighborhoods, aiming to disrupt both drug trafficking and the violence often linked to it.
The case also involved several co-defendants who played roles in the conspiracy. Troy Miller, 54, of Akron, previously pleaded guilty and is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence. Another co-defendant, Wathen Milliner, 40, also of Akron, has admitted his involvement and is awaiting sentencing.
The investigation brought together multiple law enforcement agencies working in coordination. The ATF Columbus Division’s Cleveland Field Office led the effort, with support from the Akron Police Department, Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Barberton Police Department, University of Akron Police Department, and the Ohio Adult Parole Authority. This joint approach allowed investigators to track the movement of drugs, identify key players, and build a case strong enough to bring federal charges.
The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Toni Beth Schnellinger Feisthamel for the Northern District of Ohio. Officials say the outcome sends a clear message that large-scale drug operations will face serious consequences, especially when they contribute to harm in already struggling communities.
