MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force conducted a search warrant on March 21st, 2023, resulting in the detention of two individuals and seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
The warrant was executed at 28951 Bashan Road in Sutton Township after an extensive investigation into Shyla Jarrell and her involvement in drug trafficking. Task force agents, reports say, detained multiple individuals and conducted a search of the residence, where they found suspected methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, digital scales, individual plastic baggies, and other items indicative of drug trafficking.
John Rankin, 66, of Belpre, OH, was detained for Possession of Methamphetamine, while Angela Rankin, 49, of Fleming, OH, was detained for Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl. Shyla Jarrell was not home at the time of the search warrant. The case against Shyla Jarrell will be presented to a Meigs County Grand Jury for multiple counts of drug trafficking, possession of drugs, and other drug-related charges.
Sheriff Scott Fitch warns drug peddlers in the community that their work is just beginning, and if they continue to engage in drug trafficking, the law enforcement authorities will take strict action. The residents of Sutton Township, who are “sick of the drugs,” have been warned to stop drug peddling or face consequences.