Search Warrant in Loudonville Leads to Arrest on Probation Violations, Drugs, and Firearms Seizure
LOUDONVILLE – Details are emerging after law enforcement executed a search warrant Tuesday, September 9, at a residence on East Bustle Street near South Pleasant Drive in Loudonville. The operation, led by the METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit Detectives from Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, and Ashland Police Division, along with assistance from Loudonville Police Department, resulted in the arrest of 29-year-old Marvin Russell Kirkpatrick of Ashland.
Kirkpatrick, born January 5, 1996, was already under community control sanctions stemming from a 2023 felony case. Court records show he was convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F5) and Possession of Cocaine (F5) and sentenced on November 8, 2024, to three years of probation with incarceration in Ashland County Common Pleas Court, Case No. 23-CRI-342.
According to filings from the Ashland County Adult Probation Department, Kirkpatrick is accused of violating multiple conditions of his community control:
Failure to Report: On September 9, 2025, he did not attend a scheduled supervision visit with his probation officer. He had also missed a required drug test on August 26.
Unreported Address Change: Though he claimed to live at 1661 Eagle Way in Ashland, investigators determined he was actually residing at 116 East Bustle Street in Loudonville.
Possession of Firearms: A loaded Smith & Wesson pistol was discovered in his bedroom during the search, a violation of probation rules that forbid firearms or dangerous ordnances.
Controlled Substances: Deputies reported finding approximately 105 grams of cocaine and 14 grams of psilocybin mushrooms in the home. Possession of both drugs is illegal under Ohio law.
Court documents note that probation officers had documented concerns leading up to the search warrant. Kirkpatrick reportedly received reminders via text and written notice for his September 9 probation appointment but failed to appear. Additionally, three state IDs belonging to Kirkpatrick were recovered from the Bustle Street residence, further confirming his residency there.
The violations listed include breaking probation rules requiring compliance with the law and prohibiting drug use, weapons possession, and unauthorized address changes. Beyond probation violations, prosecutors may pursue new criminal charges for drug possession and having weapons under disability, both felonies in Ohio.
Kirkpatrick was arrested on September 9 for Probation Violation (Charge 5012 – Community Control) and is currently being held pending a hearing in Ashland County Common Pleas Court. If found guilty of the violations, the court may revoke his community control and impose a prison sentence for the original drug convictions, along with any new charges resulting from the search.
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details on the search operation or whether additional suspects may be involved.
Additional Arrest at the Scene
During the search operation, deputies also detained Jeffrey Crew, who was taken into custody. What makes his detention noteworthy, is how it unfolded. Crew refused to identify himself to law enforcement at first, citing claims often circulated in online videos that suggest individuals are not legally required to provide identification.
Someone needs to point out that such claims are misleading. In Ohio, as in many states, failing to provide identification when lawfully required can result in legal consequences — and in this case, did not prevent Crew’s arrest.
This is a good example of why relying on things you see on YouTube isn’t a substitute for knowing the law, When officers have lawful authority to request identification, refusing to comply only makes matters worse.
Crew was ultimately taken into custody without further incident.
