One of eight people indicted as part of a drug ring that investigators allege brought large amounts of heroin and methamphetamines into Miami and surrounding counties from Mexico was granted a request for an interpreter but not a new lawyer during a hearing Nov. 17.

Jose Barajas, 34, formerly of Huber Heights, faces charges of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, conspiracy to engage in a pattern of corrupt activity and aggravated funding of drug trafficking for alleged offenses in 2013.

Barajas asked for a different lawyer and the interpreter in motions filed in county Common Pleas Court.

Judge Jeannine Pratt held a hearing on the requests before ruling Barajas did not provide sufficient evidence to support the request for a lawyer to replace the public defender now representing him.

She approved the request for appointment of a Spanish speaking interpreter for Barajas.

Pratt told Barajas that a trial date for the four who have been arrested on warrants from the investigation would be set soon.