Pair charged in Ohio City drug bust

Van Wert independent/submitted information

OHIO CITY – Two people have been arrested in connection with a drug bust in Ohio City on Tuesday.

Jeremiah A. Miller, 19, was charged with obstructing official business, a misdemeanor of the second degree, and Austin Campbell, 18, was arrested on one count of possession of LSD, a felony of the third degree.

Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach reported that the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Team executed a search warrant at 402 W. Jefferson St. in Ohio City. The search warrant was obtained as a result of a drug investigation into activity at the residence.

Discovered inside the home was a moderate amount of suspected LSD, drug paraphernalia, a small quantity of what was thought to be Ecstasy and a small amount of what appeared to be marijuana.

Two other people were inside the residence when the search warrant was executed, but were released without charges being filed.

Sheriff Riggenbach said the investigation is continuing and additional charges could be filed.

The sheriff also asks that anyone with information about suspected drug activity contact the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office at 419.238.3866 or by going to the sheriff’s office website at www.vanwertcountysheriff.com. People using the website can click on the “Submit a Crime Tip” link to provide information, and also can remain anonymous.

The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force is comprised of Officers from the following agencies:  Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Lima Police Department, Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and multiple state and federal agencies.  The task force operates within a multi-county area to combat drugs and major crimes.