Montgomery County, OH – Two men are in custody after a coordinated operation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the R.A.N.G.E. Task Force, U.S. Marshals Service, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies and federal agents apprehended Charles Steinmetz on High Ridge Avenue on December 11, 2025. Steinmetz allegedly attempted to flee before being safely detained. Officials say he was found with a firearm and narcotics at the time of arrest.
Steinmetz was wanted on several federal warrants, including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Authorities say he was also wanted on a parole violation related to a prior drug trafficking conviction. Additional federal charges may follow as investigators review evidence.
During the same operation, Joseph Hartz was also arrested on a probation violation warrant linked to prior burglary and breaking and entering charges, officials confirmed.
The Sheriff’s Office praised the “outstanding teamwork” among agencies that led to the arrests, calling the effort a strong example of federal and local collaboration to combat narcotics and weapons-related crime in Montgomery County.
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