During a search warrant at an Ohio home, police discovered nearly 700 grammes of drugs, a firearm, and a significant amount of cash.
The Elyria Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in Carlisle Township’s 41000 block of Oberlin-Elyria Road on Friday, June 27, according to a department release.
The warrant was issued as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged drug trafficking activities.
During the investigation, officers seized around 693.4 grammes of various drugs, including:
2.3 ounces (or 62.9 grams) of crack cocaine
21.9 ounces (620.9 grams) of marijuana
6.6 grams of methamphetamine (in pill form)
3 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
Officers also discovered a loaded Tauraus semi-automatic handgun and a large sum of cash.
Deandre Epps, 33, was taken into custody and booked into the Loraine County Jail.
“This investigation highlights the commitment of the Elyria Police Department and our local partners to removing dangerous narcotics and illegally possessed weapons from our community,” James Welsh, the mayor of Elyria, said.
Epps faces several charges, including:
Trafficking in Drugs (Cocaine) – F1
Trafficking in Drugs with Juvenile Specification (Marijuana) – F3
Possession of Cocaine – F1
Possession of Marijuana – F5
Possession of Methamphetamine – F3
Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms – F5
Having Weapons While Under Disability – F3
Possessing Criminal Tools – F5
Endangering Children (2 counts) – M1
Epps remains in the Loraine County Jail without bond pending his arraignment.
