VW man arrested for drug trafficking

Van Wert independent/VWPD information

A Van Wert man was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was served at 327 S. Race St. following a short-term drug investigation conducted by the Van Wert Police Department’s Detective Bureau.

Tom L. Karnehm Jr., 55, was charged with trafficking in drugs, a felony of the fourth degree.

During the search warrant police seized  $1,330, over 50 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and two weapons. Additional charges will be brought forward at a later date.

The Van Wert Police Department encourages the public to provide information about other drug activity.  Please call 419.238.2462.

Those who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 419.238.STOP. Some helpful information would be, but is not limited to, the following:

• Names of individuals and residence where the crime is occurring.
• Make, model, color and License plate number of vehicles used as transportation.
• Drug of choice.
• Who they associate with and places they hang out.

Crime Stoppers also provides cash rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and prosecution.