Ravenna man arrested in campus drug bust

The Portage County Drug Task Force arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly trafficking in heroin outside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center this afternoon.

According to a press release from police officials, Roderick Wheeler, of Ravenna, was charged with trafficking in heroin, a 3rd degree felony, possession of heroin, a 4th degree felony and possessing criminal tools, a 5th degree felony.

Police said Wheeler had been selling heroin to undercover agents for about a month before he was arrested.

This is the third heroin arrest on campus made by the Portage County Drug Task Force since November.