Columbus drug, human trafficking ringleader gets 30 years in prison

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Pickerington man who was a co-leader of a drug and human trafficking ring was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison, according to federal prosecutors.

Cordell Washington, 38, ran a drug trafficking organization in Columbus with Patrick Saultz from 2008 until 2022, which also included sex trafficking, fraud and money laundering, prosecutors said.

Washington was sentenced on drug, gun, human trafficking and money laundering charges. Saultz was sentenced to prison in March.