State v. Ben

Frank D. Celebrezze Jr., Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Bella Ben, appeals his conviction for drug trafficking and possession, based on “other acts” evidence he claims was impermissibly admitted at trial. He also takes issue with the length of sentence imposed. After a thorough review of the record, and for the following reasons, we reverse appellant’s conviction and forfeiture and remand for a new trial.

*835{¶ 2} Cleveland police officers began an investigation of Brian Jarabek, a known marijuana dealer. Cleveland police detective John Pitts testified that he received a tip that Jarabek was in town and…