FBI: North Carolina man suspected of selling drugs on dark web tied to 2 local OD deaths

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A man suspected of selling drugs on the dark web has been arrested in North Carolina in connection with two Tri-State overdose deaths.

Alexander Green will face federal charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and distribution of controlled substances.

According to court papers, Green sold heroin, meth, adderall, oxycodone, cocaine, and MDMA through the DrugHub darknet marketplace through his online business called Starlabs.

Alexander Green will face federal charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and distribution of controlled substances. (Federal court documents)

When investigating a deadly drug overdose in Blue Ash, the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition Task Force found a USPS delivery box along with drugs.

The shipping label was found to be sold by Orange Mailer, which resells USPS labels, according to investigators. The package originated in North Carolina.

Through a subpoena, investigators another package with an Orange Mailer label as part of another overdose death. This one was in Clearcreek Township in Warren County. It had the same return address as the Blue Ash label.

Through the Orange Mailer list, investigators found people were ordering drugs through Starlabs.

That led them to Green who had drug arrests, including for when his child overdosed by ingesting a baggie of heroin.

Investigators identified a cell phone number for Green. They learned Green had allegedly been in with a Chinese company selling pill presses through WhatsApp.

Alexander Green will face federal charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and distribution of controlled substances. (Federal court documents)

Through a subpoena, they allegedly traced crypto from Green's Coinbase account to a known dark web drug market.

Investigators say they made multiple drug buys through Starlabs. Tests by the Hamilton County drug lab found many of the drugs contained fentanyl.

They also intercepted packages allegedly mailed out by Green and headed for recipients in Louisville and Virginia.

Investigators got a warrant for Green's Google accounts. They said they found photos of a pill press, drugs and Green's girlfriend allegedly processing suspected drugs. They have not said if she faces any charges.

Alexander Green will face federal charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and distribution of controlled substances. (Federal court documents)

A of Green's on July 16 found a mailing list for Starlabs customers, including the undercover information used for investigators drug buys, drugs and suspected instructions for pressing pills.

Green was arrested that day.