Several arrests were made after a drug bust in Findlay. Around 4 p.m. on Thursday, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force says that their unit, along with the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team, executed a narcotic search warrant in the 300 block of Lester Avenue in Findlay.

FINLDAY, Ohio (WLIO) - Several arrests were made after a drug bust in Findlay.

Around 4 p.m. on Thursday, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force says that their unit, along with the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team, executed a narcotic search warrant in the 300 block of Lester Avenue in Findlay.

There they found suspected methamphetamine, suspected crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. They also discovered items that could be linked to drug trafficking.

37-year-old Brianne Settlemire and 44-year-old Jeremiah Meeks were arrested and are currently in the Hancock County Justice Center. 35-year-old Shela Long has been charged with a misdemeanor of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Additional charges of drug trafficking and possession of drugs are expected by the end of the investigation.

Findlay Drug Bust

37-year-old Brianne Settlemire and 44-year-old Jeremiah Meeks were arrested and are currently in the Hancock County Justice Center.

April 11, 2025, Press Release from the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force:

On 04/10/25 at approx. 1600hrs  the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a narcotic search warrant at 312 Lester Ave Findlay OH.   

The search of the residence yielded suspected methamphetamine, suspected Crack Cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Multiple items indicative of drug trafficking were located.

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

Brianne Settlemire  (age 37)

312 Lester Ave

Findlay, Ohio

Charge: Permitting Drug Abuse F5.

Jeremiah Meeks (age (44)

312 Lester Ave

Findlay, Ohio

Charge: Possession of Methamphetamine F3, Possession of Crack Cocaine F5

Shela Long (age 35)

501 W. Tiffin St

Fostoria, Ohio

Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M4

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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