For Immediate Release

 

Celina, OH – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reports the arrest of two individuals this morning on drug related charges.  On Tuesday, December 17^th at 4:27 AM deputies were called to 6310 ST RTE 117 Rockford, OH for a complaint of a domestic disturbance.  While conducting their investigation on scene, suspected drug evidence was discovered in plain view.  Acting on this information, the deputies secured the scene until a search warrant could be applied for.

 

Deputies were assisted by Mercer County Prosecutor Erin Minor in applying for the search warrant, which was later reviewed and granted by Celina Municipal Court Judge Kathryn Speelman.

 

Deputies executed the search warrant at 7:25 AM.  During the search of the residence, numerous items of suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia were collected and taken as evidence.  Preliminary tests were completed and tested presumptive positive for methamphetamines.  Arrested was Douglas T Frericks (50) and Barbara A Davis (39) both of Rockford, for possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Frericks and Davis were transported to the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility, where they were booked in are currently being held on no bond.

 

The case will be sent to the Mercer County Prosecutors Office once completed for review.