Mansfield Drug Investigation/Search Warrant/Arrest
On May 29, 2025, METRICH detectives with the assistance of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, executed a drug related search warrant at 3230 Possum Run Rd. (#121), Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. The search warrant was authorized by the Acting Judge John McCollister of the Mansfield Municipal Court.
METRICH Detectives conducted a search of the location and seized 14 grams of suspected Cocaine, US currency, a HI-Point .40cal handgun and other drug related evidence.
Marie Branham was incarcerated on a prior warrant for FTA and also charges of Possession of Cocaine (F-3), Having Weapons under Disability (F-3), Trafficking in drugs (F-4) and (2) Counts of Trafficking in drugs (F-5). Further Drug related charges will be forwarded to the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office.
The METRICH Enforcement Unit will continue to target those bringing and distributing illegal drugs within our community and encourage citizens to continue to report suspected drug activity.
Citizens can call the METRICH Crime Tip Hotline at 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or the Task Force line at 419-755-9728 or by using the METRICH app
