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Darke County Sheriff
Active
Methamphetamine Cooks discovered on Front Street
Three Arrested on Traffic Stop Leads to Search Warrant Where Four
Active Methamphetamine Cooks Were Discovered
On December 14, 2015 at approximately 8:24 P.M., Darke County deputies
and K9 Unit along with Greenville Police Department conducted a traffic
stop on a maroon Chevrolet minivan in the 300 Block of Wagner Avenue in
Greenville, Ohio. As the van stopped, a male passenger
immediately fled the vehicle and a short foot pursuit ensued.
DarkeCounty deputies quickly apprehended the male identified to be Paul
E. Brown, Jr. (41) Union City, Ohio.
Mr. Brown was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear
on a previous charge of Aggravated Possession of
Methamphetamines. A female passenger, Angel L. Bowlin (26)
Greenville, Ohio was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Illegal Use
of Food Stamps. The driver of the van, Anthony B. Marcum (24)
Greenville, Ohio was found to be in possession of items used in the
manufacturing of methamphetamines and was arrested on charges of
Illegal Assembly / Possession of Chemicals to Manufacture Drugs.
Mr. Brown, Ms. Bowlin and Mr. Marcum were transported to the Darke
County Jail where they are currently housed awaiting formal charges.
Based upon the drug related items seized during the traffic stop and
information received prior to the stop, Darke County Narcotics Unit
along with deputies and K9 Unit executed a search warrant at Ms.
Bowlin’s residence located at 420 Front Street in Greenville,
Ohio. During the search, four active methamphetamine cooks were
discovered inside the residence. Greenville City Fire Department
and Greenville Township Rescue Squad responded to the scene as a safety
precaution as the Darke County Clandestine Unit safely dismantled the
methamphetamine cooks.
Sheriff Toby L. Spencer takes a strong stand against the use of illegal
drugs and drug trafficking in our community. Citizens are
encouraged to contact the Darke County Sheriff’s Office at (937)
548-2020 with information regarding any criminal activity.
Citizens may also contact Darke County Crime Stoppers at (937) 547-1661
orwww.darkecountycrimestoppers.com. Information can be left
anonymously.
For more information, please visit the Darke County Sheriff’s Office
online atwww.DarkeCountySheriff.org or
www.Facebook.com/DarkeCountySheriff
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