Four Arrested In Morrow County Drug Bust

On January 28, the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Mt. Vernon Police Department, Ohio BCI&I and the Metrich Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Squires Street in Chesterville.

Arrested at the scene on Squires Street was Ashley Simms, Melissa McGuirk, Joshua Disbennett and Brian Hamilton. All 4 individuals had outstanding warrants for their arrests.

A search of the residence produced approximately 39.5 grams of suspected meth and approximately 15.5 grams of suspected heroin. Also located inside the residence was suspected prescription medication and approximately $1,456.00 in cash.

The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Mt. Vernon Police Department for the use of their SRT Team.

Originally published in January 29, 2019 on 1490 WMRN AM site.