Crime Task Force Makes Several Arrests Following Recent Operations

Three people have been arrested following recent operations by the Hardin County Crime Task Force.

According to a release, a traffic stop was initiated in the 4000 block of County Road 60 that resulted in the arrest of a female who was found to be in possession of 39 hits of heroin. She was charged with possession of heroin and trafficking in heroin.

The second traffic stop was made near the intersection of State Route 67 and County Road 75 where a male subject was arrested for the possession of and trafficking in fentanyl. More than 8 grams of fentanyl was confiscated.

The Task Force then executed a search warrant at 103 East Wagner Street in Alger after and investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamine.

One male subject was arrested for the illegal assembly and possession of chemicals for the manufacturing of drugs.

Charges are pending against another male found at the residence.

The Task Force was assisted in these operations by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Kenton Police Department K-9 Unit, agents from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification and Osborn’s Towing.