Warren County investigators raid multiple VIP Smoke Shop locations in the Tri-State

Law enforcement conduct search warrants at 8 Tri-State smoke shops

The search warrants are part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal vapes, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office said on X.

More VIP Smoke Shops hit with search warrants amid ongoing investigation

More VIP Smoke Shop locations were being searched by law enforcement Thursday.

Warren County investigators raid multiple VIP Smoke Shop locations in the Tri-State

Eight raids of VIP Smoke Shop locations in Warren County were conducted Thursday, one day after a VIP Smoke Shop warehouse in Norwood was also raided.The Warren County Sheriffs Office said it served search warrants at the shops as part of an ongoing investigation into the co-owners of the business.WCPO 9 News saw investigators conducting a raid at the location off Kings Center Court in Mason. Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley told WCPO 9 News th…

Smoke Shop Ordinance Eludes Divided Fresno City Council

After nearly two years, multiple postponements, and two planning commission meetings, the Fresno City Council rejected an ordinance to regulate smoke shops. Councilmembers, however, indicated the matter may come back at a future meeting. Ordinance authors Miguel Arias, Annalisa Perea, and Nelson Esparza said the city needs an easier way to shut down smoke shops that bring crime and blight to an area. All three voted in favor while councilmembers…