Drug search conducted at VW apartment

VW independent/submitted information

Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach reported that the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force and deputies from his office executed a search warrant at 1133 W. Main St., Apt. 3, in Van Wert this past Thursday.

Items seized from the home include hypodermic needles, a small amount of suspected heroin, a small amount of suspected prescription medication, gel caps containing a powdery substance, drug paraphernalia and several cell phones.

The investigation into reported activity at the apartment is continuing, and Sheriff Riggenbach indicated that charges could be filed in the future, although no one has been arrested at this point.

A nuisance abatement letter will also be sent to the owner of the apartment complex, the sheriff added, to make the property owner aware of alleged illegal activity on the premises.

Sheriff Riggenbach asks that anyone with information on illegal drug activity contact his office at 419.238.3866 or use the sheriff’s office website, www.vanwertcountysheriff.com and click on the “submit a crime tip” link. Anyone reporting information can remain anonymous.

Information on other crimes can also be reported to the sheriff’s office, as well as Crime Stoppers (419.238.STOP).

The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force is comprised of officers from the Van Wert, Paulding and Allen County Sheriff’s Offices, Lima Police Department and several state and federal agencies.