BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)— Three traffic stops over a 48-hour span led to the arrest of five men and the seizure of loaded firearms, suspected methamphetamine, and thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, local police reported.
The string of arrests began July 6 in the 200 block of South Sandusky Avenue. Bucyrus Police Officers Conner and Randolph stopped to speak with a suspicious man in a vehicle, identified as Zachary Aidt. According to police records, Aidt was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was taken into custody and transported to the Crawford County Justice Center.
Later during the same shift on July 6, Officer M. Graves initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Upon approaching, Graves observed multiple open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle.
All three occupants — identified as Isaiah Lafontaine, Austin Hayes, and Matthew McCann, all of Chillicothe, Ohio — were allegedly found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Officers also discovered a rifle and ammunition in Lafontaine’s possession. All three men were arrested and jailed.
The following day, July 7, police intercepted a target suspect of a brief narcotics trafficking investigation. Officer Wireman stopped 18-year-old David Fike of Bucyrus for equipment violations.
During the stop, Fike failed to notify officers that he was carrying a loaded weapon when questioned. After being arrested on drug-related charges, Fike was found in possession of a Glock handgun. A subsequent search of his vehicle yielded $3,969 in cash, which authorities believe to be proceeds from drug trafficking.
Fike was transported to the Crawford County Justice Center to await his court appearance.
All five suspects remain held at the county jail pending formal charges.