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3rd & 4th Qtr 22, No. 3 & 4/22
December 2022

36 Years Serving North Central Ohio Communities

Inside this issue:

Marion woman arrested / Marion County	2
METRICH raids residence / Seneca County	2
Bucyrus woman arrested / Crawford County	2
Drugs and firearms seized / Crawford County	3
Search warrant yields large amount of meth / Hancock County	3
Two arrested in drug raid / Wyandot County	3
Marijuana & mushroom grow / Hancock County	4
Drug search warrant / Seneca County	4
Warrant results in arrests / Crawford County	5
Drug Take Back / Regional	5
Three arrested / Crawford County	6
Drugs & cash seized / Wyandot County	6
Cocaine, firearms & cash seized / Marion County	7
Two arrested in search warrant / Seneca County	8
Findlay residence searched / Seneca County	8
Two arrested in Galion / Crawford County	9
4 arrested in raid / Seneca County	9

Operation BRIDGE Focus on getting drugs off streets, help for drug users Richland County

More than a dozen Richland County and state law enforcement and treatment agencies joined the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) and RecoveryOhio in Richland County to conduct a coordinated drug/outreach saturation event.
Operation BRIDGE was aimed at removing drugs and traffickers from the streets as well as connecting individuals with substance use disorder to the help and treatment they need. The METRICH Enforcement Unit, sought to be proactive in addressing the drug scourge in Richland County and requested the surge, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS).
The two-day enforcement surge combined the efforts of drug task forces, law enforcement agencies, quick response teams and harm reduction and treatment providers from the area for a comprehensive approach to the addiction crisis.
Law enforcement agencies fanned out across Richland County and other major interdiction routes coming into the county to stop the drugs through the area and to nab couriers responsible for supplying drugs to the area. During Operation BRIDGE, METRICH officers seized 1,044 grams of cocaine, 42 grams of fentanyl, 44 grams of marijuana, 6 grams of crack, and 2 grams of methamphetamine. Officers made 7 drug-related felony arrests; 5 non-drug-related felony arrests; 13 drug-related misdemeanor arrests and 4 non-drug-related misdemeanor arrests.
Four search warrants were executed and three guns were seized.
"The drug trade doesn't stop at the county line. Individuals using illegal substances often travel just a few miles to another county to buy drugs when their supply is disrupted or vice versa," said Ben Suver, ODPS director of law enforcement initiatives, who oversees the ONIC.
RecoveryOhio supported the mission by working with local agencies to ensure access and distribution of 150 naloxone kits to those who need it. Mansfield police crime lab assumed responsibility for storing and destroying all the collected pills. The Richland County Prosecutor's Office participated in Operation BRIDGE by offering to amend charges for low-level felony drug offenders who requested help.
Participating agencies included METRICH Enforcement Unit, Richland County Sheriff's Office, Richland County Prosecutor's Office, Richland County Mental Health and Recovery, Mansfield Police Dept., Ontario Police Dept., Shelby Police Dept., Lexington Police Dept., Bellville and Butler Police Depts., Ohio Highway Patrol, Catalyst Life Services Avita Health and Ohio Health.
Originally published in the News Journal on August 19, 2022.

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Marion woman arrested for drugs and weapons
Marion County

On September 20, 2022, law enforcement officers from the Marion City Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant obtained through Judge Teresa Ballinger for a residence in the 300 block of Owens Street in the city of Marion after an investigation by detectives from the METRICH-MARMET Drug Task Force. Detectives seized approximately 71.73g of Methamphetamine, 1084.05g of suspected marijuana, 2 illegally possessed firearms and $5200.
Arrested was Jaimie Call, 36 from Marion.
Call was charged with Possession of Drugs and Weapons Under Disability. This case will be forwarded to Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan for the filing of formal charges. The METRICH-MARMET Drug Task Force is made of members of the Marion City Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Marion County Prosecutors Office.
Originally published on the Crawford County Now Staff on September 23, 2022.

METRICH drug task force raids Fostoria residence
Seneca County

The Seneca County METRICH Drug Task Force, along with additional officers from the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and Seneca County Black Swamp Joint SWAT, executed a drug-related search warrant on a Fostoria residence Tuesday.
Police say the house, located at 1009 Buckley St., Fostoria, is the residence of 46-year-old Jamie M. Tornow, 34-year-old Alexander J. Ferguson, and 30-year-old April L. Iannantuono.x
The search of the residence unveiled U.S. currency, suspected fentanyl, suspected cocaine, criminal tools, and evidence of drug trafficking and drug use, according to police.
The suspects are facing charges of trafficking in fentanyl, permitting drug abuse, possession of cocaine, and possession of criminal tools, all of which are pending the conclusion of the investigation and results of the laboratory analysis on the suspected narcotics discovered inside the residence.
“It’s my understanding that this was an extensive and time consuming investigation stemming from citizen complaints. These investigations, although very demanding, improve the quality of life in our community when we’re finally able to address the citizens’ concerns,” Fostoria Police Chief Gabe Wedge said in a press release.
Originally published on the TiffinOhio.net website on October 11, 2022.

Bucyrus woman arrested after narcotic search warrant
Crawford County

On December 8, 2022, Deputies from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and the METRICH Enforcement Unit executed a narcotic search warrant at 5560 S.R 19 Bucyrus, Ohio. The search warrant came at the conclusion of a multi-month-long investigation into illegal narcotics being used and sold from the property. Arrested was Mindy Jo Hildreth (Age 42). Hildreth was the target of the investigation. Deputies seized suspected Methamphetamines, LCD, Marijuana, Currency, and Drug Paraphernalia. Mindy is currently incarcerated at the Crawford County Justice Center and reports will be forwarded to the Crawford County Prosecutors Office for consideration of additional charges. This case is still being investigated by the Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office.x Originally published on the Crawford County Now Staff on December 8, 2022

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Drugs and firearm seized in Mansfield St. drug bust
Crawford County

On Friday, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and METRICH executed a narcotic search warrant at 112 W. Mansfield St., Apt. #431. The search warrant came after a month-long investigation into illegal narcotics being used and sold from the property.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Bucyrus Police Department. Arrested was Scott L. Ohl, age 55. Scott was the target of the investigation. Deputies seized suspected methamphetamines, a firearm, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Ohl also had an active warrant out of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Trafficking in methamphetamines. Ohl is currently incarcerated at the Crawford County Justice Center.
Originally published by Crawford County Now Staff on July 30, 2022.

Search warrant yields large amount of meth
Hancock County

A search warrant executed by law enforcement at a Western Avenue residence late Monday yielded a large amount of methamphetamine. According to a release from the Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force and the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at 10:50 p.m. Monday at 206 Western Ave. The search yielded 111 grams of methamphetamine, numerous loose prescription pills and drug paraphernalia.
The evidence substantiated an ongoing investigation into the residence for suspected drug possession and drug trafficking, according to the release. Substances seized will be sent for further testing, according to the release. Charges for drug trafficking, drug possession and paraphernalia possession will be sought at a later date, pending lab results.
The release identified one suspect: Derek A. Boyd, 26, of 206 Defiance Ave.
The incident remains under investigation.
Originally published in The Courier on August 30, 2022

Two arrested following drug raids in Upper Sandusky,
Wyandot County

Two people were arrested Wednesday following the execution of three drug related residential search warrants in Wyandot County.
At approximately 7:30 a.m., the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT) began serving the warrants at 1049 N. Warpole St., Lot #37, and 315 N. Eighth Street in Upper Sandusky. A third search warrant was served at 4491 State Route 67 in Sycamore.
Jennifer E. Glass, of Upper Sandusky, and Chad Rogers, also of Upper Sandusky, were arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Additionally, a male and female were detained at 4491 State Route 67 in Sycamore as part of the investigation. Charges are expected on those individuals after additional investigation, according to police.
Methamphetamine, a firearm, and cash were seized during the execution of the search warrants, the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Originally published on the TiffinOhio.net Staff on July 6, 2022

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Marijuana and mushroom grow operations shut down in Findlay
Hancock County

The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force along with the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at 1015 South Blanchard Street in Findlay.
The task force says the search of the residence yielded a marijuana grow with approximately 36 plants, a Psilocybin mushroom grow consisting of approximately 23 grow pods in various stages of development, more than 2.2 pounds of marijuana, a small amount of cash and numerous items indicative of drug cultivation and drug abuse.
The task force said the target of the investigation was Joshua M. Scales, 43. Charges such as illegal cultivation of marijuana, drug possession and drug trafficking are pending further investigation and laboratory results.
Also assisting in the search were Findlay Fire Department, Hancock County Emergency Management Agency and the Findlay City Street Department. The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH in Mansfield, Ohio and funded in part by the Office of Criminal Justice Services.
Originally published on the WFIN website on September 23, 2022

Drug search warrant executed
Seneca County

A Fostoria man who has faced prior drug charges looks to be on his way to doing so again. Richard "Fred" Seaburn III, 52, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly violating his parole as the Seneca County Drug Task Force - METRICH Enforcement Unit and other officers executed a drug-related search warrant on his residence at 130 W. Lytle St., according to a METRICH news release. Seaburn, who was free on parole from a 2016 drug-trafficking case and free on bond from a trafficking case stemming from a search of his home in June 2021, was transported to the Seneca County Jail in Tiffin. Additional charges anticipated from evidence during Wednesday's search include possession of criminal tools, trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl and tampering with evidence, the news release said. The filing of charges is pending laboratory analysis at the conclusion of the entire drug investigation, the release said.
"The task force has continued to receive complaints of suspected drug trafficking by Mr. Seaburn, who evidently hasn't learned from his mistakes," Chief Gabe Wedge of the Fostoria Police Division, said. "Hopefully, this sends a clear message to these dealers that we will not stop pursuing them if they continue to see their drugs in our community." METRICH officers were joined by additional officers the Fostoria Police Division, Tiffin PoliceDepartment and Seneca County Sheriff's Office in executing the warrant.
The Seneca County Regional Special Response Team entered Seaburn's residence on a warrant signed by Judge Jay A. Meyer of the Seneca County Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division. According to the news release, the search unveiled criminal tools, drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl, prescription pills and other items indicative of drug use and drug trafficking.
Originally published in The Advertiser Tribune on July 22, 2022.

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Sherman Street warrants result in two arrests on drug charges
Crawford County

The Crawford County Sherriff’s Department released a statement about an early morning search of a Bucyrus residence:
On July 7, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, along with METRICH, executed a narcotics search warrant at 912 Sherman St Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. The search warrant came at the conclusion of a month-long investigation into illegal narcotics being used and sold from the property. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New Washington Police Department.
Arrested were Jamie L. Ault, age 46, and Johnarae Marie Hoskins, age 42, both of whom reside at the above address. Ms. Hoskins was the target of the investigation. Deputies seized suspected methamphetamines, currency, firearms, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Criminal charges are pending against Jamie Ault for permitting drug abuse and possession of drugs. Criminal charges are pending against Johnarae Hoskins for Trafficking in Drugs. Mr. Ault and Ms. Hoskins are currently incarcerated at the Crawford County Justice Center, and reports will be forwarded to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of additional charges.
This case is still being investigated by the Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office.
Originally Published on the Crawford County Now Staff website on July 7, 2022

METRICH reports prescription take back totals
Regional

On October 29, 2022 the METRICH Enforcement Unit along along with the Mansfield Division of Police, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the Shelby Police Department, Bellville Police Department, Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY), Richland County Solid Waste Authority, Richland Public Health, and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Initiative. In addition to Richland County law enforcement agencies, numerous other law enforcement agencies from the METRICH region also participated. The METRICH region collected over 1,291 pounds of unused or expired prescription medication.x
Community participation and commitment by all law enforcement agencies in the METRICH region was key to the success of this event. xx Below is a breakdown of all agencies that participated in this event.
Richland County Mansfield PD 101.9 lbs. Richland County SO 1.4 lbs. Shelby PD 10.0 lbs. Bellville PD 15.0 lbs.
Ashland County Ashland SO 200 lbs.
Crawford County Bucyrus PD 49.8 lbs. Galion PD 68.0 lbs. Crestline PD 85.0 lbs.
Hancock County Hancock County SO 85.6 lbs.

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Three arrested during drug search in Bucyrus
Crawford County

On July 12, 2022 the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office along with METRICH executed a narcotic search warrant at 311 Pleasant Hill Dr Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. The search warrant came at the conclusion of a several month-long investigation into illegal narcotics being used and sold from the property. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New Washington Police Department and the Bucyrus Police Department.
Arrested was Deborah S. McFarland, age 67, Olivia Stockmaster age 27 and Daniel Auck age 60. Deborah McFarland was the target of the investigation. Deputies seized suspected methamphetamines, currency, prescription medication, firearms, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Criminal charges are pending against Deborah McFarland for permitting drug abuse, trafficking in methamphetamines and possession of methamphetamines. Criminal charges are pending against Olivia Stockmaster for possession of methamphetamines. Daniel Auck was later released pending possible charges. Deborah and Oliva are currently incarcerated at the Crawford County Justice Center and reports will be forwarded to the Crawford County Prosecutors Office for consideration of additional charges. This case is still being investigated by the Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office.
Originally published in the Galion Inquirer on July 13, 2022.

Drugs and cash seized in Wyandot County
Wyandot County

On Wednesday, October 19, at 11:23 AM, the Wyandot County Special Response Team served a residential search warrant at 105 E. Seventh St in Sycamore, Ohio. The residence was searched by detectives from the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit, the Seneca Drug Task Force, and the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Detectives confiscated suspected Fentanyl cash, and evidence of drug trafficking.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Two people were found inside the residence at the time the search warrant was executed. The two subjects were both detained during the service of the warrant. Detectives identified one of the occupants as 43-year-old Mitchell Ray Adkin.xxxxxxxxxx Detectives learned Mitchell R. Adkins was currently out on bond for multiple drug trafficking charges in Seneca County. Detectives interviewed and released both subjects pending drug results. Felony drug possession charges are expected.xxxxxxxxxx The seizure of the drugs and cash were the result of an investigation into illegal narcotics being distributed in Wyandot and Seneca Counties. The Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit would like to thank the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office SRT, the Wyandot County Prosecutor’s Office, the Seneca County Drug Task Force, and the METRICH Enforcement Unit for their help in this successful investigation. If you see suspicious activity associated with drug trafficking and possession, please contact your local police or sheriff’s office. Anonymous tips can be left on the Wyandot County Sheriff’s App, the METRICH App, or by contacting METRICH at metrich.com.
Originally published on the Crawford County Now Staff website on October 19, 2022

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Cocaine, firearm, cash seized during drug bust this week in Marion
Marion County

Marion County law enforcement officers seized cocaine, a firearm and cash during a raid this week as the result of an investigation by agents from the METRICH-MARMET Drug Task Force. According to a press release issued Thursday by METRICH-MARMET, officers from the Marion Police Department and deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on Tuesday at a residence in the 900blockofMount Vernon Avenue in Marion. During the search, officers discovered approximately 82.53 grams of cocaine, a firearm believed to be illegally possessed, and $2,222 in cash. Officers arrested Natwon M. McCravy, age 26, Marion, and Loralai E. Crawford, age 20, Marion. The third person at the residence was arrested on a warrant apparently not related to the drug investigation.
According to online records from Marion Municipal Court, McCravy has been charged with five counts of trafficking in cocaine, two of which are first-degree felonies and three of which are fifth-degree felonies; and one count of possession of cocaine, a first degree felony. Bond for McCravy was set at $100,000. A preliminary hearing for McCravy has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 17 in municipal court.c
According to online court records, Crawford has been charged with one count of trafficking in cocaine and one count of possession of cocaine, both first-degree felonies. Bond for Crawford was set at $75,000. A preliminary hearing for Crawford has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 17 in municipal court. “This investigation resulted in a seizure of a significant amount of cocaine and a firearm," Marion Police Chief Jay McDonald said. "Detectives, officers, and deputies have made Marion safer by taking it and these dealers off the street. METRICHMARMET and all of Marion law enforcement will continue to work with the community to combat the supply of these dangerous drugs and illegally possessed weapons that come into our neighborhoods.
According to an affidavit filed in support of the search warrant, METRICH-MARMET Det. Matthew Baldridge stated that detectives with the drug task force conducted a controlled buy using a confidential informant on Sept. 26. During that buy, detectives identified McCravy as the individual who sold the alleged drugs to the informant. The drugs were tested and positively identified as cocaine, according to the affidavit. Baldridge stated that detectives conducted three more controlled buys using confidential informants on Sept. 27, Oct. 4, and Oct. 10 and each time McCravy was identified as the seller. The substance the informant purchased in each instance was tested and was positively identified as cocaine, according to the affidavit. After executing the search warrant at the Mount Vernon Avenue residence on Oct. 11, detectives discovered a scale with some sort of residue on it and a box of baggies. In a room identified as Crawford's bedroom, detectives found "cash, suspected cocaine inside of a plastic sprinkler head, suspected ecstasy, and a safe in the closet." Inside the safe, investigators discovered "more suspected cocaine, more cash," and a handgun. Detectives also found three cellphones.x
According to investigators, $90 of the cash found at the residence was identified as the money detectives used during the controlled buys on Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 4 and 10. “We will remain in the fight to rid this poison and if you deal in Marion County, continue looking over your shoulder because you may be next," Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles said. "We will continue to stay vigilant in pursuing these dealers in the attempt to rid our community of the very poison that has taken far too many lives.”
Originally published in the Marion Star on October 13, 2022.

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Two arrested following drug search warrant
Seneca County

Two men with ties to the Detroit area were arrested Thursday in Fostoria in what police say is an ongoing investigation into the distribution of fentanyl out of the city in Michigan.
The Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrantat a Peeler Drive home on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of Dejohn Simpson and Verlandus M. Dickerson-Robinson, both from Michigan . Simpson was arrested on a first-degree felony charge of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, while Dickerson-Robinson was charged with possession of a fentanyl-related compound, a third-degree felony. Both men were taken to the Seneca County Jail. Charges of permitting drug abuse and endangering children are pending on Brooke A. Ferguson at the conclusion of the investigation.. The warrant, signed by Judge Jay Meyer of Seneca County Common Pleas Court, resulted in the recovery of nearly 85 grams of suspected fentanyl, money, criminal tools and other items indicative of drug trafficking, according to the news release. "The task force was receiving steady information of suspected drug trafficking by Mr. Simpson, which began the investigation on this residence," Fostoria Police Chief Gabe Wedge said. "According to the task force, this is an 'ongoing' investigation into the distribution of fentanyl out of the Detroit, Michigan, area. Mr. Simpson recently moved into our city, and we want to send a strong message to those who supplant themselves into our community to peddle their poison, and that is the distribution of any illicit drugs will not be tolerated." METRICH executed Thursday's bust with assistance from the Seneca County Sheriff's Office, the Tiffin Police Department, the Fostoria Police Division and the Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Unit.
Thursday's arrests followed the sentencing of Anthony N. Nix, 38, formerly of Detroit, who was residing at a Buckley Street home. Nix pleaded guilty to four drug-related charges related to an April 2021 drug bust and will serve 12 to 15 years in prison. Another person arrested in the April 2021 case, Crystal N.E. Dayton, 34, was sentenced in February to seven to 10.5 years in prison on two charges.
Originally published in the Advertiser Tribune on October 7, 2022.

Drug Task Force searches Findlay residence, arrests woman
Hancock County

The Findlay Police Department says a woman was arrested when a drug task force executed a search warrant at a Findlay residence. The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, along with the Findlay Police Department, carried out the search warrant at 530 Eben Avenue. The task force says the search warrant was the culmination of a month-long investigation into the
residence, and methamphetamine, prescription pills, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, cash and items indicative of drug trafficking. As a result of the search, police say Natalie R. Golich was arrested and booked at the Hancock County Justice Center on charges of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony. Originally published on the WFIN website on October 14, 2022

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Two arrested in Galion after narcotics search warrant
Crawford County

On November 3, the Deputies from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Special Deputies Unit, and METRICH Enforcement Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at 222 Fellow St., Galion. The search warrant concluded a multi-month-long investigation into illegal narcotics being used and sold from the property. The Galion Police Department assisted the Sheriff’s Office. Arrested were Jalil Holt and Jessica Foust. Holt was the target of the investigation. Deputies seized approximately 95 grams of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, prescription medication, marijuana, currency, and drug paraphernalia. The drugs seized have an estimated street value of $10,000. Foust also had active warrants out of the Mansfield Police Department and Crestline Police Department. Both Holt and Foust are currently incarcerated at the Crawford County Justice Center, and reports will be forwarded to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of additional charges.
Originally published on the Crawford Now Staff website on November 4, 2022.

4 arrested after drug task force raids
Seneca County

Four people were arrested Thursday after the Seneca County Drug Task Force – METRICH Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant on a Fostoria residence. The task force, along with additional officers from the Fostoria Police Division, Tiffin Police Department, Ohio National Guard Counter Drug Program, and agents from the Seneca County Emergency Response Team, executed the search warrant at 1101 S. Wood St., Fostoria, according to a press release.
42-year-old Daywayne Chancey was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance analog (fentanyl) and possession of criminal tools.
38-year-old Sandra K.S. Mason was arrested on charges of possession of a drug abuse instrument. 61-year-old Calvin Chancey was arrested and charged with permitting drug abuse. Also located during the search was 41-year-old Lyle B. St. Clair, of Fostoria, who was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Sandusky County.
All charges are pending the conclusion of the drug investigation and the results of the laboratory analysis of the suspected narcotics discovered inside the residence, according to the release. Additionally, the Fostoria Fire Division, Fostoria Zoning Office, and Seneca County General Health District assisted in determining and deeming the property a health and safety hazard, condemning it due to its condition, the release states. Furthermore, the Seneca County Humane Society assisted in removing a dog from the property for its care and well-being.
“This property has been problematic for quite some time,” Fostoria Police Chief Gabe Wedge said in the release. “After an extensive, time consuming investigation, we are pleased to be able to address our citizens’ complaints. We are going to continue to take an
aggressive approach to identify and pursue these nuisance properties, rental or owned.”
Originally published on the TiffinOhio.net site on December 15, 2022.

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36 Years Serving North Central Ohio Communities

Project Director: Chief Keith Porch
Phone: (419) 755-9743
Email: kporch@metrich.com
Website: www.metrich.com

METRICH Central Office
30 N. Diamond St
Mansfield, Ohio 44902
Phone: 419-755-9728
Fax: 419-522-7546

METRICH (Metro-Richland County) Enforcement Unit is a ten county law enforcement task force created to address multi-jurisdictional violators of Ohio’s drug, weapons, and organized crime statutes. The project operates with a basic “Community Policing Philosophy” using a “Weed and Seed Strategy “ from ten “de-centralized” offices.
Participating agencies: Ashland, Crawford, Hancock, Huron, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, Wyandot County Sheriff’s Offices and Prosecutors Offices; Ashland, Loudonville, Bucyrus, Crestline, Galion, Findlay, Bellevue, Greenwich, Monroeville, New London, Norwalk, Plymouth, Wakeman, Willard, Danville, Fredericktown, Martinsburg, Mt. Vernon, Marion, Cardington, Mt. Gilead, Bellville, Butler, Lexington, Mansfield, Ontario, Shelby, Fostoria, Tiffin, Carey, Upper Sandusky Police Departments; Ohio State Highway Patrol; Ohio Department of Public Safety; BCI&I, Ohio State Board of Pharmacy; FBI; ATF; DEA; IRS.

Points of Contact

Ashland County
Det. Kody Hying, Access Officer (419) 289-3639
Crawford County
Lt. Craig Moser, Access Officer (419) 562-7906
Hancock County
Sgt. Jason Seem, Access Officer (419) 424-7887
Huron County
Det. Jim Gilliam, Access Officer (419) 663-2828
Knox County
Lt. Det. Bethany Marti, Access Officer (740) 393-9500
Marion County
Lt. Jamie Ralston, Access Officer (740) 387-2222
Morrow County
Det. Rob Chalfant, Access Officer (419) 946-4444
Richland County
Lt. Steve Blust Access Officer (419) 755-9677
Seneca County
Det Brandon Bell, Access Officer (419) 443-0463
Wyandot County
Lt. Kerwin Wiseley, Access Officer (419) 294-2362
FBI
S/A Drew Stragar-Rice (419) 525-2200

METRICH Information Bulletin P.O.C.: Joan Hoffert, 30 N. Diamond St., Mansfield, Ohio 44902 (419) 755-9728