Four drug arrests made by METRICH Drug Task Force over the week of April 20th

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ohio (WLIO) - The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force arresting multiple people last week.

Over the week of April 20th, the task force, Findlay Police Department, and Hancock County Special Mobile Enforcement Team ran multiple operations. Cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and prescription pills were some of the items yielded during those operations.

Four people were arrested and charged with possession of drugs: 42-year-old Marian Kouza, 27-year-old Tare Lake Jr., 25-year-old Yazzmen Roundtree, and 19-year-old Chermuel Perez.

Additional charges are expected by the end of the investigation.


April 30, 2026, Press Release from the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force:

During the week of April 20th, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Special Mobile Enforcement Team (SMET) conducted multiple operations.

These operations yielded 66.8 grams of cocaine, 28 grams of methamphetamine, 2.5 grams of fentanyl, 30 Schedule I prescription pills, $3,146.00 cash, and one vehicle was seized. 

As a result of the search the following persons were arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center:

Marian Kouza  (age 42)

521 Defiance Ave

Findlay, Ohio

Charge: Possession of drugs Felony of the first degree and Possession of Schedule I felony of the second degree

Tare Lake Jr. (age 27)

4232 Commonwealth St

Toledo, Ohio

Charge: Possession of drugs Felony of the fourth degree and Trafficking Felony of the third degree

Yazzmen Roundtree (age 25)

2723 Wayman Palmer Dr

Toledo, Ohio

Charge: Drug trafficking felony of the third degree and fourth degree, Possession of drugs Felony of the third degree.

Chermuel Perez (age 19)

400 Winthrop Dr.

Findlay, Ohio

Charge: Possession of drugs a Felony of the fourth degree.

Additional charges of drug trafficking and 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.”

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