FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Two men were arrested in an early Friday morning drug raid in Findlay.
Arrested were 37-year-old Andrew Nelson and 34-year-old Jesse Sleasman.
The METRICH Drug Task Force and the Findlay Police Emergency Response Team raided 329 East Foulke Avenue just before 5 a.m. Friday morning. During the raid, they seized meth, suspected fentanyl, prescription pills, drug mushrooms, and paraphernalia.
During the raid, they seized meth, suspected fentanyl, prescription pills, drug mushrooms, and paraphernalia.
Arrested were 37-year-old Andrew Nelson, who was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine Felony 3, and 34-year-old Jesse Sleasman, who had an active warrant from the Hancock Sheriff's Office for failure to appear for obstructing official justice. Additional charges of drug trafficking and possession are expected as the investigation continues.
October 25, 2024, Press Release from the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force: On 10/25/24 at approx. 0445hrs. the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a narcotic search warrant at 329 E Foulke Ave., Findlay, Ohio.
The search of the residence yielded suspected methamphetamine, suspected Fentanyl, Prescription Pills, Psilocybin (mushrooms) and several items of drug paraphernalia. A 2012 Chevrolet Equinox was also seized.
As a result of the search the following persons were arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center:
Andrew Nelson (age 37)
329 E Foulke Ave,
Findlay, Ohio
Charge: Possession of Methamphetamine Felony 3
Jesse Sleasman (age 34)
329 E Foulke Ave
Findlay, Ohio
Active Warrants: Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Warrant for failure to appear for obstructing official business.
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.”
