Akron, Ohio – Summit County deputies are seeking two men wanted on felony drug charges, prompting a public request for assistance.
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, arrest warrants have been issued for Douglas Bottenfield, 53, and Gary Ady, 52, in connection with separate drug investigations involving alleged aggravated possession and trafficking offenses.
Bottenfield is wanted on charges of aggravated possession of drugs and aggravated trafficking in drugs, both carrying a major offender specification, according to the Sheriff’s Office. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 205 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address is listed as 21 Catbird Lane in Elizabeth, West Virginia.
Ady is also wanted on aggravated possession of drugs and aggravated trafficking in drugs, with a major offender specification, authorities said. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Deputies listed his last known addresses as 949 Indian Trail in Akron and 1355 Orchard Court in Barberton.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that both men are allegedly connected to felony-level drug offenses and should not be approached by the public.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about either individual’s whereabouts to contact the Summit County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at (330) 643-2131. Tips can be provided without direct involvement in the case.
Weekly warrant releases are part of the Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing effort to locate individuals with active felony warrants and reduce drug-related activity across Summit County.
Residents, particularly commuters and those working in affected neighborhoods, are encouraged to remain alert and report credible information to authorities.
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