A routine traffic stop near the south end of Martins Ferry on the night of October 28, 2025, resulted in the arrest of three men and the seizure of numerous suspected narcotics.
Martins Ferry Police pulled over a vehicle for having an expired registration. During the stop, the motorist verbally consented to a car search.
Officers discovered suspected narcotics inside the vehicle. Three male suspects were detained and transferred to the Belmont County Jail without incident.
The following charges have been filed:
Suspect 1 (Tiltonsville, Ohio):
- Trafficking in Drugs (3 counts)
- Possession of Drugs (3 counts)
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License
- Failure to Register Expired Tags
Suspect 2 (Columbus, Ohio):
- Possession of Drugs
Suspect 3 (Columbus, Ohio):
- Obstructing Justice
Seized items from the vehicle included:
- 15 grams of suspected crack cocaine
- 7 grams of suspected methamphetamine
- 3 grams of suspected fentanyl
Police confirmed that the inquiry is still ongoing. Everyone is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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