VW County arrests pair on drug charges

Van Wert Sheriff’s information

Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach announced the arrest of two individuals on drug possession charges during a drug interdiction operation.

Over the weekend, deputies stopped a vehicle after a moving violation. During the traffic stop the Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used gave an alert on the vehicle. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, a package of suspected marijuana was found inside the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation during the traffic stop, Sheriff Riggenbach said the driver of the vehicle, Cody M. Engle-Alexander, 19, of Delphos, and a passenger of the vehicle, Countez D. Kelly, 21, of Lima, were both arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

Both of those arrested were transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility and were scheduled to appear in Van Wert Municipal Court on Monday.

Sheriff Riggenbach stated the investigation is continuing and additional charges could be filed. He also asked that anyone with information on drug activity or other crimes contact the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office at 419.238.3866, access the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office website at www.vanwertcountysheriff.com and use the “Submit a Crime Tip” link, or call Van Wert County Crime Stoppers at 419.238.STOP. Tipsters can remain anonymous when reporting information.