The Whitehall Division of Police Narcotics Unit along with the Columbus Division of Police InTac Unit executed a search warrant on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 stemming from an investigation into Trafficking in Heroin in the City of Whitehall.
Detectives seized 91 grams of cocaine, 51 grams of heroin, 82 grams of marijuana $41,044 cash. Detectives also seized 15 guns, 7 of which are reported stolen. Earl Hines, age 34, was arrested and charged with Possession of Drugs (F-1). He could later be indicted on charges of Possession of Drugs (F-1), Having Weapons under Disability (F-3) and Receiving Stolen Property (F-4).
The Whitehall Police Department Narcotics Unit continues its fight against drugs in and around the community. Deputy Chief Tracy Sharpless stated, “The Whitehall Narcotics Unit will continue to pursue any drug dealers who bring their drugs into our city”.
Anyone with information may Text-A-Tip (anonymously) to the Whitehall PoliceDepartment at 614-440-4853 or submit an anonymous tip online at http://www.whitehall-oh.us/194/Police.