On 05.06.09 at 12:04pm MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force detectives served a search warrant at 41 South Front Street in Larue, Ohio concluding a drug investigation. Detectives located 18.5 grams of marijuana at this location and drug paraphernalia. Detectives also located and seized six guns from this location, one handgun and five long guns. The two female’s residents of this residence were questioned and released. Charges on one of the females will be forwarded to the municipal court and there will be no charges on the other female.

A male was also located at this residence and it was found he lived at 61 Vine Street in Larue, Ohio and a search of his residence was conducted also. At 61 Vine Street detectives located 45.7 grams of marijuana and 165 various prescription narcotics which included Alza, Vicodin, Morphine, Methadone, and Flexeral. The male was identified as Demorris Brown, 47 years old of 61 Vine Street Larue, Ohio. Brown was arrested and transported to the Multi County Correctional Center for aggravated possession of drugs, a fourth degree felony and trafficking drugs, a fifth degree felony.

The street value of the marijuana is three hundred and fifty dollars and the street value of the prescription narcotics is one thousand and one hundred dollars. The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force was assisted by additional deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force is a joint task force of detectives from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion City Police Department. Anyone wishing to report drug activity are asked to contact the task force at (740) 383-3505 or by contacting the TIPS line at (740) 375-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous when calling.

The Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with upcoming prom activities in Marion County. The prom season continues through May 9, 2009. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s office will be enforcing a Zero Tolerance Policy on speeding, drunk driving, and seatbelt violations. Students are urged to obey traffic laws and have a safe and enjoyable prom.

These extra patrol activities were made possible through a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Governor’s Highway Safety Office. The grant was awarded to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in a continued effort to lower traffic accidents related to alcohol, speed, and seatbelt violations. Motorists are to expect to see deputies enforcing traffic safety, county wide. Sheriff Tim Bailey and his deputies are committed to keep Marion County roadways safe for all residents and visitors.