Drug Investigation/Search Warrant/Arrest
On April 27, 2026, METRICH Detectives with the assistance of the Mansfield Police
Department and members of ASORT executed a drug related search warrant at 777 Highland Ave., Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.The search warrant was authorized by the Honorable Judge David Badnell of the Mansfield Municipal Court.
METRICH Detectives conducted their search and seized approximately 73 grams of suspected cocaine, (2) Rifles- Ruger 25-06 & Century arms .762 cal.,(1) Handgun S&W 9mm, along with a Flare gun and $13,258.50 in US currency and other drug related evidence.
Also, arrested and incarcerated was Timothy Bush, on charges of (1) ct. Trafficking in
Cocaine (F-1) & Possession of Cocaine (F-1), (2) cts. of Trafficking in Cocaine (F-3), (1) ct. of Trafficking in Cocaine (F-5) and a Weapons under Disability (F-3).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.
