The MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force conducted “Operation Summer Heat” on Friday, June 14, 2013. MARMET was assisted by officers from the Marion Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Probation, and Marion City Probation. The purpose of the operation was to be proactive in serving arrest warrants and to work drug locations known to the task force members.
“Given the reductions in manpower over the last year, an operation like this was not conducted. It was great to get out and be proactive in dealing with the issues instead of reactive,” stated Lt. Chris Adkins. “The growing education and awareness of citizens to the drug problem in Marion helps the task force.”
Adkins encourages citizens to continue to use the TIPS Line at 740-387-TIPS.
Ten arrests were made during the operation. The following were arrested and charged:
- James C Prude, 43, of Marion, Possession of Crack
- Chancey McMahon, 22, of Marion, Probation Violation
- Keshia Young, 24, of Marion, Warrant
- Derrick Darling, 33, of Marion, Warrant
- William Dunn Jr, 23, of Marion, Warrant for Breaking and Entering
- Keith Washington, 51, of Marion, Possession of Crack
- Dontaze Mosley, 25, of Detroit, MI, Fugitive from Justice Warrant from West Virginia
- Michael O’Bryant, 29,of Detroit, MI, Tampering with Evidence, Possession of Heroin
- Derrick Jefferson, 45, of Detroit, MI, Felony Fleeing
One juvenile was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. The juvenile was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Investigators said they seized:
- 3.1 grams of crack cocaine
- 2.4 grams of heroin
- 58 grams of marijuana
- 2 syringes with heroin inside
“Outstanding leadership and cooperation amongst the different departments lead to a very successful night in cracking down on crime in Marion,” stated Lt. Adkins.
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