Man Arrested, Numerous Drugs, Cash and Other Items Confiscated Wednesday in Lima

Mario D. Wilkins

One person was arrested after two narcotics related residential search warrants were served at residences in Lima on Wednesday.

According to a release, the warrants were served in the 400 block of East Third Street and in the 600 block of East Fifth Street both in Lima.

While conducting the searches of both residences, 188.6 grams of suspected fentanyl, 38.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 66.5 grams of suspected powder cocaine, 950 grams of suspected marijuana, over $3300 in cash, four handguns, and drug paraphernalia were located and seized as evidence.

48 year old Mario D. Wilkins was arrested and is currently being held at the Allen County Jail on the charge of Possession of Fentanyl.

The investigation is on-going and additional charges are possible.

Here is the complete release:

On Wednesday June 21, 2023, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force in a joint effort with the FBI’s North West Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, served two narcotics related residential search warrants.

Assistance was provided by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and the Lima Police Department SWAT Team. These warrants were served in the 400 block of East Third Street and in the 600 block of East Fifth Street both in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.

While conducting the searches of both residences, 188.6 grams of suspected fentanyl, 38.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 66.5 grams of suspected powder cocaine, 950 grams of suspected marijuana, $3374.00 US Currency, four handguns, and drug paraphernalia were located and seized as evidence.

48 year old Mario D. Wilkins (Date of Birth: 3-27-1975) was taken into custody during the search warrants and is currently being held at the Allen County Jail on the charge of Possession of Fentanyl. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are possible.

The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force is currently comprised of investigators and detectives from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Lima Police Department, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.