The METRICH Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant on Nov. 22 at 1190 Hull Rd. Mansfield after receiving several complaints of drug-related activity there.
As a result of the drug investigation, METRICH detectives drafted a search warrant which was signed by the Honorable Judge Ardis. The search warrant was executed at approximately 4:54 p.m.
During the search, detectives located Oxycodone pills, an assortment of other prescription medications in pill bottles not belonging to the target of the investigation, and $875 in cash.
Daniel L. Brannon, 38, was arrested and charged with two counts of Drug Trafficking and one count of Possession of Drugs. He was incarcerated at the Richland County Jail pending his appearance in court. Other felony charges will be presented to the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Citizens are encouraged to be proactive by reporting suspected drug activity. Citizens can call the METRICH crime tip hotline at 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or the task force line at 419-755-9728.
METRICH is a ten county decentralized task force in North Central Ohio whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens we serve by reducing the availability of illegal drugs and weapons through proactive enforcement efforts. The success of METRICH is a tribute to the cooperation and support within the Law Enforcement Community in the METRICH region and to those citizens who have chosen to improve the quality of life in their communities by assisting METRICH in reporting suspicious activity and valuable information. Citizens may report suspicious activity to the crime hot lines at: 419-5227463 and www.METRICH.com