Press release
On April 23, 2014, the METRICH Enforcement Unit, which consisted of Galion Police Department Special Investigations Unit, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and Bucyrus Police Department, executed a search warrant at 1103 Harding Way East, Galion, Ohio. The search warrant was in reference to illegal drug activity.
During the search, officers found suspected heroin, suspected crack cocaine, suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, syringes, and cash. During the search the following people were arrested for various outstanding warrants and charges.
Thomas Dan Whitt (age 42) – possession of drugs
Maggie Gerhart (age 28) – possession of drugs
Marquis Allen (age 21) – outstanding warrants
“The Galion Police Department and METRICH Enforcement Unit continue to work together to develop information regarding illegal activity and coordinate investigation,” 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.