Drug Task Force Executes Search Warrant in Findlay, Arrests Man

(From the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force)

On 6/3/2026 at approx. 1400 hrs the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department executed a narcotic search warrant at 612 N Main St., Findlay OH, 45840.  

The search of the residence yielded 1.6 grams of suspected cocaine, $1,135 dollars in cash, multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. A second residence at 301 E Lima St was tied to this investigation and was searched. This search yielded $9,100 in cash, prescription pills, and additional items indicative of drug trafficking.

As a result of this investigation the following person was arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center:

 

Jeffrey Pree  (42 year old)

612 N. Main St.

Findlay, Ohio

 

Fresh Charge:  Possession of drugs (Fifth-Degree Felony)

Outstanding warrant arrest on 2 counts drug trafficking

Additional charges of drug trafficking, possession of drugs, and tampering with evidence are expected at the conclusion of this investigation.

The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH in Mansfield, OH and funded in part by the Office of Criminal Justice Services.

METRICH Crime Tip Hotline: 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or download the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to “Submit a Tip.”