13 Arrested in 7-Month Drug Probe in Darke County

Major Drug Operation Unfolds in Darke County

A significant law enforcement operation has taken place in Darke County, resulting in the arrest of over a dozen individuals involved in illegal drug activities. This comes after a seven-month undercover investigation led by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

The operation began early Tuesday morning when deputies started executing several arrest warrants. The effort was supported by multiple agencies, including the Darke County Special Response Team, Montgomery County Range Task Force, U.S. Marshals Service, Preble County Sheriff’s Office, and various local police departments.

Charges and Indictments

According to Sheriff Mark Whittaker, a grand jury recently issued 24 indictments against individuals facing a total of 61 drug trafficking charges and five counts of permitting drug abuse and sales. These individuals are from Darke, Miami, Preble, and Montgomery counties.

The following people were arrested as part of the operation:

• Richard L. Armfield, 45, of Greenville, OH: 2 counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs and 1 count of trafficking in drugs.
• Melissa S. Beavers, 41, of Greenville, OH: 3 counts of permitting drug abuse and sales.
• Phillip E. Fetters, 36, of Greenville, OH: 1 count of trafficking in drugs near a school and 2 counts of trafficking in drugs.
• Raymond J. Harris, 62, of Union City, OH: 4 counts of trafficking in marijuana.
• Jordan R. Hudson, 21, of Greenville, OH: 3 counts of trafficking in marijuana.
• Mark A. Martin, 36, of Dayton, OH: 4 counts of trafficking in cocaine.
• Sean B Milligan, 53, of Brookville, OH: 6 counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs.
• Alura L. Mullins, 46, of Greenville, OH: 1 count of aggravated trafficking in drugs and 1 count of trafficking in drugs.
• Chet M. Musselman, 27, of Greenville, OH: 1 count of trafficking LSD near a school, 1 count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, 1 count of trafficking in LSD, and 1 count of trafficking in drugs.
• Patricia A. Neighbors, 60, of Greenville, OH: 2 counts of permitting drug abuse and sales.
• Randy R. Ward, 48, of Ansonia, OH: 1 count of trafficking in cocaine.
• Danielle M. Woods, 43, of Greenville, OH: 1 count of aggravated trafficking in drugs.
• Troy D. Yeomans, 47, of Gordon, OH: 1 count of trafficking in drugs and 1 count of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound.

Continued Efforts Against Drug Trafficking

Sheriff Whittaker emphasized that the sheriff’s office will continue to work closely with all law enforcement agencies in Darke County and surrounding areas to combat drug trafficking. He stated that such activities will not be tolerated and that more arrests are expected in the coming days.

Community Involvement and Reporting

Residents are encouraged to report any information related to drug trafficking or other criminal activities. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the sheriff’s office at 937-548-2020 and pressing option 1.

Law enforcement officials remain committed to ensuring the safety of the community and addressing the ongoing issue of drug-related crimes. Updates on this case will be provided as more information becomes available.