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A possible meth lab and illegal drug activity led law enforcement to obtain a search warrant for a Galion home on South Market Street.
The METRICH Enforcement Unit, which consisted of Galion Police Department Special Investigations Unit, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and Bucyrus Police Department, with assistance from Mansfield Police Department, the Galion Fire Department and BCI, executed a search warrant Wednesday at 602 South Market Street. The search warrant was in reference to illegal drug activity and a possible meth lab.
During the search, officers found suspected crack cocaine, suspected methamphetamines, prescription pills, syringes, and drug paraphernalia. Officers also found chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamines.
Arrested was Kyle Gardner, 31, of Galion. Two other adults were questioned and released. Two young children were found living at the house. Crawford County Job and Family Services were contacted and the children were removed. Gardner was taken the Crawford County Jail and held pending charges.
“The Galion Police Department and METRICH Enforcement Unit continue to work together to develop information regarding illegal activity and coordinate investigations,” said Galion Police Chief Brian Saterfield. “We appreciate all information we receive regarding illegal activity from the community and ask that the reports continue. We cannot do this alone.”
Please report any suspicious or drug activity to the Galion Police Department TIPS line, 419-468-3480. All calls remain anonymous.