One Arrested; Person of Interest Identified After Narcotics Search Warrant was Served in Findlay

Complete release from Findlay Police Department:

On 6/25/26 at approx. 1700 hrs the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and The Findlay Police Department K9s Axel and Asa, executed two traffic stops and a narcotic search warrant at 1943 Breckenridge Rd., Findlay OH, 45840.

The traffic stops resulted in the seizure of $2,200 cash that was able to be tied to drug trafficking.

The search of residence yielded 44 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 14 grams of cocaine, 52 Suboxone strips, and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking.

As a result of this investigation the following person was arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center:

Terry Bayes (60 year old)

1943 Breckenridge Rd.
Findlay, Ohio
Fresh Charge: Possession of drugs (Second-Degree Felony) Possession of Drugs (Third-Degree Felony)

Additional Person of interest for this case:

Michael Lohman (56 year old)
1943 Breckenridge Rd
Findlay Oh.

Additional charges of drug trafficking, possession of drugs are expected at the conclusion of this investigation.

The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH in Mansfield, OH and funded in part by the Office of Criminal Justice Services.

METRICH Crime Tip Hotline: 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or download the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to “Submit a Tip.”

Status: Under Investigation
Det. Sgt. D. Griffith #731
419-424-7173

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