Ohio teenager accused in high school drug ring

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Story Created: Thu Aug 2, 2012 1:12 PM

Story Updated: Thu Aug 2, 2012 1:13 PM

MASON, Ohio (AP) - One of the biggest drug dealers in the Cincinnati area was led into court this week. He didn't exactly look like a tough guy.
   
He was skinny, pale, bespectacled, dressed in a blue buttoned-down shirt and khakis - and just 17 years old.
   
Three weeks before he was supposed to start his senior year in high school, Tyler Pagenstecher (PEG-ehn-steck-er) pleaded guilty to drug-trafficking charges in juvenile court.
   
Police say he played a major role in a drug ring that sold as much as $20,000 worth of high-grade marijuana a month to fellow students at two high schools.
   
He could be ordered held until he turns 21.

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