Dayton, Ohio – A Dayton man is now facing multiple charges after authorities uncovered a large stash of fentanyl and cocaine along with a significant amount of cash and weapons.
Ke-Shawn Rivers, 46, also known as “JayZ,” appeared in federal court for a detention hearing, where a judge ruled that he will remain in custody as the case moves forward. The charges stem from an investigation that revealed an alleged pattern of drug trafficking activity over several months.
According to the indictment, Rivers is accused of distributing fentanyl multiple times between September 2025 and January 2026. Federal prosecutors say this activity formed part of a broader effort to move dangerous narcotics throughout the region, placing communities at serious risk.
Large Drug Seizure Raises Serious Concerns
The case took a major turn on March 11, when law enforcement officers executed a search warrant connected to the investigation. During that operation, authorities discovered narcotics, firearms, and a safe that contained a large quantity of drugs and cash.
Inside the safe, officers found approximately 11 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and cocaine. Along with the drugs, authorities also recovered about $260,000 in cash, as well as an additional firearm. The scale of the seizure immediately raised concerns among investigators, as even a small amount of fentanyl can be deadly.
Officials stressed that the amount seized had the potential to cause widespread harm. The discovery of both drugs and weapons further underscored the seriousness of the situation and the risks associated with narcotics trafficking operations.
“Illicit fentanyl destroys lives and directly threatens our national security,” said U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II. “My office will continue to fight alongside our law enforcement partners at all levels of government to rid our streets of this deadly drug.”
“Fentanyl has been a scourge on our communities and has sadly taken many of our family and friends too soon,” said HSI Detroit acting Special Agent in Charge Jared Murphey. “HSI will continue to vigorously investigate and dismantle narcotics trafficking networks across Ohio and Michigan to protect our communities. I want to thank our partners from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for their partnership in this investigation.”
“Fentanyl’s catastrophic impact on our communities is well-documented – when a tiny speck can cause an overdose, taking pounds off the streets makes Ohio exponentially safer,” Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said. “This task force and our BCI narcotics agents have my gratitude for a job well done.”
“Fentanyl continues to devastate families and communities throughout Montgomery County,” said Rob Streck. “The amount of fentanyl seized in this case had the potential to cause unimaginable harm in our community. This case is another example of what can be accomplished when federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies work together to identify and hold accountable those responsible for trafficking these deadly drugs.”
Rivers now faces 13 counts of distributing fentanyl, with each count carrying serious consequences. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in federal prison.
The case is the result of a coordinated investigation involving federal, state, and local agencies. Officials from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, Homeland Security Investigations, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and members of the Regional Area Narcotics and Gun Enforcement Task Force all played key roles.
Assistant United States Attorney Amy M. Smith and Special Assistant United States Attorney Kelly Collins are prosecuting the case as it moves forward in federal court.
