Portage County deputies said yesterday that a drug raid in Ravenna turned up far more than a casual stash. Armed with a search warrant, investigators hit a local property and walked out with what the sheriff's office called a sizable haul: about 104 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, roughly 18 grams of cocaine, a handgun, packaging materials and approximately $3,448 in cash.
Two people at the home were detained without incident. A man was taken to the Portage County Jail, while a woman who told deputies she was homeless and only staying there temporarily was questioned and then released. The Drug and Violent Crime Unit led the operation, with backup from the P.A.C.E. interdiction team and the sheriff’s detective bureau. Investigators say the case is still active as they sort through evidence and finalize charging paperwork.
According to a post by the Portage County Sheriff's Office, detectives with the Drug and Violent Crime Unit moved in after receiving information about illegal drug activity in the city of Ravenna. The department’s summary lists the seized items and notes that a male suspect was arrested on multiple felony counts tied to possession and trafficking, while the woman who reported being homeless was detained, interviewed, and later released. The post adds that the man was transported to the Portage County Jail for booking and that the investigation remains ongoing.
What Deputies Say They Found Inside
The sheriff’s office post lays out the items recovered from the scene: about 104 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, roughly 18 grams of suspected cocaine, a handgun, a scale, packaging materials and around $3,448 in U.S. currency. The operation drew in P.A.C.E. — the Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement interdiction team — along with the sheriff’s detective bureau, in line with the P.A.C.E. unit’s interdiction work described on the sheriff’s website. Residents with tips are asked to call the Drug & Violent Crime Unit tip line at (330) 296-8626.
Charges And Potential Penalties
The sheriff's post says deputies booked the man on multiple counts, including third-degree felony charges for possession and trafficking in cocaine and psilocybin, as well as a fifth-degree felony tied to alleged illegal proceeds. Names have not been released pending completion of booking paperwork. Under Ohio law, trafficking and possession offenses are detailed in ORC 2925.03 and ORC 2925.11, with penalties that can ratchet up based on the amount of drugs involved, prior convictions, or other aggravating factors. Additional specifications involving firearms or sales near protected locations can trigger mandatory prison time.
Community Response And Next Steps
The sheriff's post notes that Townhall II was contacted to help connect the woman at the scene with housing resources; Townhall II operates shelter, recovery and housing programs in Portage County. From here, the Portage County Prosecutor's Office will review the investigation and decide what charges to pursue, while local authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to speak up. For background on available services and contacts, see Townhall II and the county prosecutor's office.
