Circleville, OH – Two Circleville residents were arrested Friday after detectives executed multiple search warrants that uncovered drugs, cash, and firearms, according to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the South-Central Major Crimes Unit, Circleville Police Department, and the sheriff’s office carried out two warrants on September 12, 2025, at a home on Sumpter Avenue in Circleville. The operation included the sheriff’s Special Response Team, which secured the property before investigators began their search.
According to detectives, officers recovered three long guns, two handguns, more than a half-ounce of suspected methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl, over $700 in cash, and several items believed to be stolen. Narcotics seized in the raid will be tested further by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Deputies arrested 50-year-old Misty D. Lee and 49-year-old Jeffrey C. Rice, both of Circleville. Officials said both suspects were taken to the Pickaway County Jail and charged with felony trafficking in drugs.
Sheriff Matthew Hafey and Circleville Police Chief Shawn Fisher thanked Circleville Fire, EMS, and the Pickaway Township Fire Department for their support during the operation. Authorities noted that Friday’s search was part of an ongoing investigation, and additional charges could be filed against the suspects.
The case remains under investigation by the South-Central Major Crimes Unit, Circleville Police Department, and Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office.
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