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Mercer County
Drug Bust
Celina, Ohio – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced his Office and
the Grand Lake Task Force conducted an 8 hour drug interdiction
operation on March 27, 2014. Deputies were assisted with a K-9
from Celina Police Department.
Deputies made 54 traffic stops during the operation. They issued
8 traffic citations, 46 written warnings, and 8 verbal
warnings. Deputies searched 5 vehicles, and 1 residence.
Deputies issued 4 misdemeanor citations (2 for possession of marijuana,
and 2 for possession of drug paraphernalia). Deputies traveled
996 miles. Traffic citations included OVI, speed, driving under
suspension, and child restraints.
ARRESTED AND INCARCERATED:
James E. Pinson, Age 32, of 920 North Brandon Street in Celina
Ohio. Was charged with driving under the influence of
alcohol/drugs, and driving under suspension (non-compliance).
After a K-9 alert, deputies searched the vehicle Mr. Pinson was driving
and found suspected heroin. Additional charges are being
considered.
Kevin J. Greenburg, Age 26, of 15613 Lambert Road St. Marys Ohio.
Was charged with driving under suspension.
Savannah Thees, Age 26, of 222 Washington Street Celina Ohio. Was
arrested on a probation violation from Auglaize County. She was
turned over to Auglaize County.
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