Ashland Police Execute Search Warrant, Leading to Drug Bust and Arrest
After I received a tip/request on the News Line requesting information about the presence of Ashland Police Division Officers on Troy Road, and the removing of a trailer, here was what I was able to find out. APD confirmed a search warrant was execution and I was able to uncovered the following details.
Ashland, Ohio – On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Ashland Police Division executed a search warrant at a residence located at 1007 Troy Road. The operation, conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into local drug trafficking, resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal substances, counterfeit money, and a firearm with its serial number removed. The raid also led to the arrest of Broc McKinney, a resident with a lengthy criminal history.
Details of the Search
Detectives from the Ashland Police Division discovered and confiscated the following items during the search:
Counterfeit Money: $2,467 in fake U.S. currency.
Drugs: A large bag of methamphetamine, two medium-sized bags of methamphetamine, one small bag of methamphetamine, and two bags of marijuana.
Firearm: A Ruger EC9S handgun with its serial number filed off.
Drug-Related Equipment: Two digital scales with residue, a white jar containing crystal powder, a glass jar filled with zip-lock bags, and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Technology: Two mobile phones, including an iPhone and a Samsung device, believed to be used for drug-related communications.
Charges Against the Suspect
The suspect, identified as Broc McKinney, was formally charged with the following:
Count One: Aggravated Possession of Drugs under Ohio Revised Code 2925.11(A) and 2925.11(C)(1)(c). This charge, a second-degree felony, pertains to McKinney’s possession of approximately 77 grams of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. The amount exceeds five times the bulk amount but is less than fifty times the bulk amount.
McKinney’s criminal record reveals multiple prior convictions, including offenses for drug trafficking, domestic violence, and receiving stolen property. He appeared in court on November 27, 2024, where Magistrate Paul T. Lange declared him indigent and appointed Attorney Zachuary Meranda as his legal counsel.
Bond Hearing and Court Orders
During the bond hearing, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Metcalf emphasized the severity of the charges and McKinney’s prior convictions. Metcalf noted the presence of a firearm and approximately 135 grams of methamphetamine found in a lockbox during the search. Magistrate Lange set the bond at $100,000, accompanied by strict conditions:
The defendant must not leave Ohio without written court approval.
The defendant is required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing.
McKinney must seek and participate in a drug and alcohol assessment program within 14 days of posting bond.
He must enroll in GPS monitoring with a curfew from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at his approved residence.
The defendant is prohibited from visiting any Wendy’s restaurant or contacting Trevor Larsen, an individual associated with the case.
A deposit for GPS monitoring equipment and fees is mandatory before release from custody.
Failure to comply with these conditions could result in bond revocation and immediate arrest.
The successful execution of this search warrant demonstrates the Ashland Police Division’s dedication to disrupting drug trafficking operations within the community.
McKinney’s next court appearance is scheduled for January 2, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.,
