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13 arrested in Grand Lake Task Force drug investigation, Auglaize sheriff says

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Thirteen individuals were arrested this week on numerous drug charges, according to Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon.

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The arrests are a result of a lengthy Grand Lake Task Force investigation. Agents and local officers went out Monday morning with indictments to make arrests.

Several indictments are pending, Solomon said. During the operation, more investigations were opened from information and evidence collected.

The following individuals were arrested on drug offenses:

  • Adam L. Cornett, St. Mary's - Singles counts drug trafficking (meth and LSD), tampering with evidence, possession of drug abuse instruments, and possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Aubrey M. Poppe, St. Mary's - Two counts drug trafficking (meth)
  • Vanessa E. M. Denney, Celina - One count drug trafficking (meth)
  • Justin M. Watts, St. Mary's - Two counts drug trafficking (meth)
  • Casey W. Hammond, Coldwater - One count drug trafficking (meth) and two counts drug trafficking (LSD)
  • Landon S. Lightle, Cridersville - One count drug trafficking (K-2)
  • Madison N. Flanigan, Wapakoneta - Two counts drug trafficking
  • Erica E. Keysor, Cridersville - One count drug trafficking (K-2)
  • Julia C. Schoonover, Wapakoneta - Two counts drug trafficking (meth)
  • Jazmin J. Rhoads, St. Mary's - Warrant out of Auglaize County

Also, over the past two months, information and intelligence received from local departments and through the task force has resulted in four search warrants in which drugs and money was located.

The following people were arrested:

  • Ronald L Miller, Wapakoneta - One count possession (meth)
  • Cody Roberts, Spencerville - Single counts possession (meth and heroin)

Other agencies involved include the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, Auglaize County Prosecutor's Office; Wapakoneta, St. Mary's, Cridersville, New Bremen, Coldwater, Shawnee Twp. and Spencerville police departments.

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