METRICH Serves Two Search Warrants in Ashland

• November 8, 2024

On 11/6/24, Ashland Detectives assigned to the METRICH Enforcement Unit, along with the Ashland Police Division and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, executed two search warrants in the city of Ashland at 721 Ohio Street and 139 ½ E. Liberty Street. 

The search warrants were the culmination of drug trafficking investigations into each residence. 

At 721 Ohio Street, Detectives seized a bulk amount of methamphetamine, a bulk amount of fentanyl, prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, and evidence indicative of drug trafficking.  As a result of the search, Paul C. Kuhn, 39, was arrested and taken to the Ashland County jail and charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs.

At 139 ½ E. Liberty Street, Detectives seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, drug abuse instruments, drug paraphernalia, and evidence of drug trafficking.  As a result of the search, Tara N. Preece, 35, was arrested and taken to the Ashland County jail and charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs.

Both cases have been forwarded to the Ashland County Prosecutor’s office for review.

The METRICH Enforcement Unit would like to thank the community for providing tips that helped investigators and encourage all residents to continue to report suspected drug activity.

Public safety is a joint effort; we rely on the community’s observation to help keep our neighborhoods safe. If you suspect drug activity, please call the METRICH Crime Tip Hotline at 419-52-CRIME (419522-7463) or use the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to ‘Submit a Tip.’

Detective Kody Hying

METRICH Access Officer

419-289-3639 Ext. 1039

hying.kody@ashland-ohio.com

 

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