Piqua Ohio News

Detectives Execute Narcotics Search Warrant

On June 14, 2022 Miami County Sheriff's deputies and detectives executed narcotics search warrants at 716 Boal Avenue and 1010 Eleanor Avenue in the City of Piqua. The search warrants were the culmination of a several months long investigation into drug trafficking within Miami County. Items seized included cocaine, methamphetamine, digital scales, U.S. currency, a cocaine press, and other forms of drug paraphernalia. Additionally, four motor vehicles and one A.T.V. were seized. Applications will be made for forfeiture of the vehicles.

Taken into custody without incident and incarcerated in the Miami County jail was Marquis Devon Purter, age 34, of Piqua. Purter is currently on active parole for a prior drug related arrest. Purter was charged with manufacturing of drugs, trafficking cocaine, and trafficking methamphetamine.

The investigation is on-going and additional charges and arrests will be forthcoming.