Man Arrested After Pursuit in Allen County

Investigators from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office West Central Ohio Crime Task Force located a vehicle and identified Cory L. Wright (DOB 01/07/1984) of Lima, a subject of an ongoing investigation, as the driver. After a traffic violation was viewed, Delphos Police Department was requested to initiate a traffic stop.

During the traffic stop, Wright fled and traveled eastbound towards Lima on Elida Road from US30 near the SR309 exit, nearing speeds of 120 MPH. The pursuit was terminated by Allen County Sheriff’s Office supervision near the Elida Rd. and Eastown Rd. intersection, due to traffic conditions as well as Wright’s speed. It appears Wright continued to drive recklessly for approximately 2 and a half more miles before causing a serious a three vehicle accident at Jameson Avenue. and Cole Street.

As law enforcement arrived, Wright’s vehicle was observed vacant and on fire. Eye witnesses in the area directed law enforcement to Wright’s location where he was then taken into custody by investigators and responding officers. During his arrest, $2,296.00 US Currency was found in Wright’s possession and seized as evidence.
After speaking with additional eye witnesses, they informed investigators that Wright had fled from the vehicle carrying a bag. Investigators and law enforcement canvased the area, eventually locating the described bag and three kilograms of cocaine that Wright is believed to have attempted to hide from law enforcement while fleeing.

Subsequently a search warrant was then served on his residence at 565 W. Grand Ave. Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Items of evidence that were seized during the search include: $55,740.00 US Currency, three handguns, and a large amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Agencies assisting the Allen County Sheriff’s Office included the Delphos Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Lima Police Department, American Township Police Department, Village of Elida Police Department, Adult Parole Authority, and American Township Fire and EMS. Cory is currently being held at the Allen County Sheriff’s Office Jail on the charge of possession of cocaine. Additional charges related to the pursuit, subsequent crash, and follow-up investigation are likely.

Suspect:
Cory L. Wright

565 W. Grand Ave. Lima, Ohio 45801
Currently held on Possesion of Cocaine 2925.11 ac4f