ATHENS, OH – The Athens County Drug Task Force arrested a 68-year-old man Tuesday, October 28, during an operation on Marion Johnson Road in Athens.
According to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Richard Russell, 68, was taken into custody without incident. Authorities said Russell was wanted on a felony warrant out of Hocking County for Aggravated Possession of Drugs (F1).
The sheriff’s office confirmed Russell was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail (SEORJ) following his arrest. No injuries or disturbances were reported during the operation.
“The Athens County Drug Task Force will continue its efforts to identify and apprehend individuals wanted on active warrants and involved in illegal drug activity in the region,” said Sheriff Rodney Smith in a statement.
The multi-agency task force continues to target drug-related offenses across Athens and Hocking Counties, with recent efforts focused on apprehending suspects wanted on outstanding felony warrants.
This arrest marks another step in the county’s broader initiative to curb illegal narcotics and improve community safety throughout southeastern Ohio.
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