Mercer County
Mother arrested for drugs following child complaint
In two separate investigations, 11 more arrested for drugs

Mercer County Sheriff, Jeff Grey reports On May 22nd, 2014 at 7:55 pm the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a citizen of unsafe living conditions for two children residing at 5359 Karafit Road Celina, Ohio.

Deputies responded to the location, along with Mercer County Job and Family Services to check on the status of the children. During the welfare check, deputies found suspected drug paraphernalia, specifically used syringes, and foil with suspected drug residue. The mother of the children admitted to drug use prior to the arrival of the deputies. The Children were removed from the home.

Arrested was 29 year old Melissa Sue Beavers of 5359 Karafit Road Celina, Ohio. Beavers was arrested for Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments, and incarcerated at the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility. The case will be reviewed further for possible additional charges.

Ten arrested in drug task force investigation

Celina, Ohio – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced the indictment and Arrests of 10 persons. All of the charges are a result of an investigation by the Grand Lake Task Force. The Task Force is a combined effort of law enforcement agencies in Mercer and Auglaize Counties. The Celina Police Department assisted with these apprehensions.

ARRESTED:

Amanda K. Krieg, Age 24, Care of the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility. 3 Counts of Trafficking in Heroin, Felonies of the 5th degree.

Billy R. Vanover, Age 31, Care of the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility. 2 Counts of Trafficking in Heroin, Felonies of the 5th degree.

Harrison R. Paul, Age 27, 222 1⁄2 Washington Street Celina, Ohio, 6 Counts of Trafficking in Heroin, Felonies of the 5th Degree. Mr. Paul was taken into custody on 5-22-2014 at the Mercer County Court House.

Zachary D. Sams, Age 24, Care of ODRC Noble Correctional Institution Caldwell, Ohio, 2 Counts of Trafficking in Heroin, Felonies of the 5th Degree. 1 Count of Trafficking in Heroin, a Felony of the 4th Degree. A 2003 Ford Taurus was also seized that was ordered along with the indictment.

Latisha L. Parker, Care of the Auglaize County Detention Center Wapakoneta, Ohio, 3 Counts of Trafficking in Heroin, Felonies of the 5th Degree.

Jess L. Belton, Age 28, 8029 US Route 33 Celina, Ohio, 2 Counts of Trafficking in Drugs (Suboxone, a Schedule III drug), Felonies of the 5th Degree. Mr. Belton was also issued a traffic citation for Driving under suspension.

Christina M. Hall, Age 27, 84 Canal Street, Montezuma, Ohio, 2 Counts of Trafficking in Heroin, Felonies of the 5th Degree.

Jeffrey P. Overly, Age 25, 341 West Fulton Street Celina, Ohio, 1 Count of Illegal Manufacture of Drugs (Methamphetamine) a Felony of the 1st Degree. 1 Count Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a Felony of the 2nd Degree.

Wesley W. Elam, Age 21, 310 West Fayette Street Celina, Ohio, 1 Count of Trafficking in Heroin, a Felony of the 5th Degree.

Miranda M. Carr, Age 22, 232 South Ash Street Celina, Ohio, 1 Count of Trafficking in Heroin, a Felony of the 4th Degree. 1 Count of Trafficking in Heroin, a Felony of the 5th Degree. 1 Count of Trafficking in Drugs (Suboxone, a Schedule III drug), a Felony of the 4th degree.

In addition to Carr, a John Dulebohn age 33, of 232 South Ash Street was also taken into custody on a warrant for Child Endangering, a misdemeanor.

The Sheriff’s Office and Task Force are currently looking for one more individual on drug indictments.

Dayton resident arrested in Celina

Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reports that the Sheriff’s Office heroin unit arrested a female subject on Wednesday evening in Celina.  This arrest is a result of a concentrated effort to battle the Heroin problem in Celina and Mercer County.  “A tip was received that assisted us in this case,” stated Sheriff Grey, “the public providing us information through our tip line or website is vital to the ongoing  efforts to rid our community of heroin.”           

Arrested was 26 year old Sara M DeVall of 1242 First Street Dayton, Ohio.  DeVall was stopped at 5:34 PM on Johnson St near Buckeye St in Celina.  DeVall was charged with Driving Left of Center and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence.  DeVall was also charged with Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments.  Syringes, empty capsules, spoon, and various prescription pills. 

Preliminary tests show that DeVall tested positive for Opiates, Cocaine and Methadone.   The Sheriff’s Office requested assistance on the scene by the Celina Police Department and the K-9 Unit from the Coldwater Police Department.  The case will be sent to the Prosecutor’s Office with a request for additional felony charges. 

Sheriff Grey reminds citizens to call or email his office with drug related complaints.  You can leave a message on the tip line at 567-890-8477 or email at www.mercercountysheriff.org