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26-year-old Ryan Gavlick is charged with five other members of his alleged gang.
Authorities say Gavlick ran a sophisticated marijuana distribution operation using multiple cell phones.
Police have been tracking him since 2005.
A new wiretap law passed last year allowed narcotics officers to gather more evidence and move in.
The full list of those arrested and charged are:
1) Ryan Gavlick
862 Schuylkill Avenue, Apt. 328
Pottstown, PA 19465
- Corrupt Organization
- Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Use of a Telecommunication Facility
- Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities
- Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act
2) Jason Bishop
1249 North 56th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Corrupt Organization
- Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Use of a Telecommunication Facility
- Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities
3) Phillip Williams
410 Centre Avenue
Norristown, PA 19403
- Corrupt Organization
- Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Use of a Telecommunication Facility
- Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities
- Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act
4) Jeremy Rotruck
163 Rebel Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Use of a Telecommunication Facility
- Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities
5) Woodley J. Baptiste
1249 North 56th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Corrupt Organization
- Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
6) Teaira Thompson
862 Schuylkill Avenue, Apt 328
Pottstown, PA 19465
- Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act