FINDLAY Drug Bust: Search Warrant at Breckenridge Road Yields Meth, Cocaine, and Cash

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FINDLAY — The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, along with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and Findlay Police Department K-9 units, executed a major drug investigation Thursday evening, resulting in arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal substances and cash.

On June 25, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., authorities conducted two traffic stops and served a narcotic search warrant at 1943 Breckenridge Rd., Findlay, Ohio 45840. The operation led to the seizure of $2,200 in cash linked to drug trafficking.

During the search of the residence, officers recovered:

  • 44 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • 14 grams of cocaine
  • 52 Suboxone strips
  • Multiple items indicative of drug trafficking

Arrest Made:

  • Terry Bayes, 60, of 1943 Breckenridge Rd., Findlay, was arrested and lodged at the Hancock County Justice Center. He faces fresh charges of Possession of Drugs (Second-Degree Felony) and Possession of Drugs (Third-Degree Felony).

Person of Interest:

  • Michael Lohman, 56, also of 1943 Breckenridge Rd., Findlay, is named as an additional person of interest. Authorities say additional charges of drug trafficking and possession of drugs are expected as the investigation continues.

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

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the METRICH Crime Tip Hotline at 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or use the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to submit a tip.

The case remains under investigation.

Det. Sgt. D. Griffith #731 Hancock County Sheriff’s Office 419-424-7173

Source: Joint press release from the Findlay Police Department, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office.

FINDLAY | Lima ‘Safe-Cracker Bandit’ Booked Into Hancock County Jail on Multiple Felonies

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FINDLAY | Matthias Alaric Vogt was booked into the Hancock County Justice Center on February 2, 2026, at 2:20 p.m., with a total bond amount listed as $500 and a separate cash bond of $2,500 on additional counts.

Offenses listed:

  1. FRA, Non‑compliance, and Judgment Suspension – Misdemeanor 4 – offense date 8/1/2025.​

  2. FRA, Non‑compliance, and Judgment Suspension – Misdemeanor 4 – offense date 5/31/2025.​

  3. Breaking and Entering – Felony 5 – offense date 8/29/2025.​

  4. Safecracking (Destruction/Damage/Vandalism) – Felony 4 – offense date 8/29/2025.​

  5. Theft from Building – Felony 4 – offense date 8/29/2025.​

  6. Receiving Stolen Property – Felony 4 – offense date 8/29/2025.​

  7. Having Weapons While Under Disability – Felony 3 – offense date 8/29/2025.

    Source: https://inmates.findlayohio.gov/NewWorld.InmateInquiry/OH0320000/Inmate/Detail/-807188​

Having Wheels While Under Disability.

Benton Ridge Man Charged with Domestic Violence in Hancock County

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Benton Ridge Man Charged with Domestic Violence in Hancock County

BENTON RIDGE, Ohio — A Benton Ridge man has been booked into the Hancock County Justice Center on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge following his arrest earlier this week.​

According to jail records, 21‑year‑old Joseph Ray Miller was booked on January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. on one count of “Domestic Violence (Simple Assault),” classified as a first‑degree misdemeanor. Bond in the case was set at $500 cash, and the booking lists the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office as the arresting agency.​

Miller remains under the supervision of the Hancock County Justice Center pending future court proceedings. The charge is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.​

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MUGSHOTS: Findlay Man Held on Felony Assault and Strangulation Charges

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Findlay Man Held on Felony Assault and Strangulation Charges

FINDLAY, Ohio — A Findlay man is being held at the Hancock County Justice Center on multiple felony charges, including strangulation and felonious assault, following his most recent arrest by the Findlay Police Department.​

Jail records list 47‑year‑old Hector Minjarez as having been booked on January 28, 2026, at 12:05 a.m. on one count of “Strangulation – Risk of Harm to Anyone” (a fifth‑degree felony) and one count of “Felonious Assault (Aggravated)” (a second‑degree felony). Bond in the current case is set at $50,000 cash, with court appearances scheduled in Fostoria Municipal Court on January 29 and in Findlay Municipal Court on February 5.​

Records also show Minjarez was previously booked on November 29, 2025, on misdemeanor charges of “Assault – Knowingly Cause Harm” and “Assault – Simple,” and discharged from that case on December 16, 2025. Minjarez remains housed at the Hancock County Justice Center. All charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.​

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MUGSHOTS: Findlay Man Booked into Hancock County Justice Center on Strangulation Charge

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Findlay Man Booked into Hancock County Justice Center on Strangulation Charge

FINDLAY, Ohio — A Findlay man has been booked into the Hancock County Justice Center on a felony strangulation charge following his arrest by the Findlay Police Department on January 30, 2026.​

According to jail records, 23‑year‑old Noah Robert Welsh was booked at approximately 3:50 p.m. on one count of “Strangulation – Risk of Harm to Family Member,” a fourth‑degree felony. No bond amount was listed as of Friday evening, and the case is classified as a fresh charge with sentencing and court dates still to be determined.​

Welsh is currently being held at the Hancock County Justice Center. All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.​

 

DEVELOPING STORY | Findlay Man Indicted on Rape Charge, Judge Sets Quarter Million Dollar Cash Bond

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FINDLAY | Tyler Dillon Havemann was booked into the Hancock County Jail on 1/29/26 at 3:45PM on a Rape (Statutory Rape) charge. The Judge has set a $250,000 cash bond for Felony 1 offense. Click here to see the docket & files. 

Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRA00080
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
6/1/2025
Date Filed
1/29/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
HOCANSON, DAVE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
TYLOR DILLON HAVEMANN
Address Line 1
15641 BROOKVIEW TRL
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TH614970
DOB
10/23/1990

 

 

 

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