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Search warrant leads to drug arrest

VW independent staff

A Delphos man is incarerated at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility after his arrest on a drug charge.

The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force arrested Phillip Cross, 36, after executing a serach warrant at his S. Cass St. home on Tuesday. Law enforcement officers seized approximately 70 grams of suspected cocaine, mushrooms and $1,200 in cash. The investigation continues and additional charges are possible.

Cross is currently charged with drug possession a first degree felony.

POSTED: 10/15/26 at 8:29 pm. FILED UNDER: News