Two thought of as key players in SDSU drug ring plead not guilty
SAN DIEGO – Two men identified by prosecutors as key players in a drug ring operating in and around San Diego State University pleaded not guilty to drug charges in Superior Court Thursday.
Kenneth Ciaccio was “a major source of supply on campus” and Thomas Watanapun was “a major source of anything” including cocaine, marijuana and ecstasy tablets, Deputy District Attorney Shawn Tafreshi told Judge David M. Szumowski.
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Seven People Arraigned In SDSU Drug Probe
SAN DIEGO -- A 19-year-old San Diego State fraternity member described as a major source for cocaine dealers on campus pleaded not guilty Thursday to four felony charges.
Kenneth Ciaccio was one of dozens of SDSU students arrested during the yearlong probe called "Operation Sudden Fall."
Ciaccio, a Theta Chi member, was ordered jailed in lieu of $150,000 bail.
A total of 125 people were arrested in the sweep, which netted cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine and other drugs, according to the District Attorney's Office. Ninety-five of those arrested were SDSU students, according to prosecutors. On Wednesday, SDSU President Stephen Weber said only 33 SDSU students had been arrested and suspended.
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San Diego State students plead not guilty in major drug bust
The suspected leader of a drug trafficking ring was among seven students who pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges stemming from an undercover operation at San Diego State University that netted more than 100 arrests.
Kenneth Ciaccio, an honors student at the 34,000-student school, is accused of selling cocaine twice to government agents. He faces up to six years and four months in prison in convicted.
"Ciaccio was identified early as a main source," Deputy District Attorney Shawn Tafreshi said during the court hearing.
Ciaccio and six others pleaded not guilty to selling an array of drugs including marijuana, Ecstasy, hallucinogenic mushrooms and cocaine. All but one remained in custody in lieu on bonds ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 for Ciaccio.
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