11 Ounces of Suspected Meth Seized in Ohio Home Raid

Two people arrested as a result of the search

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Authorities in Findlay, Ohio seized approximately 11 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and multiple suspected drug trafficking items during a raid on a home in the 2000 block of Elyria Street early Thursday morning. Tre Gerlach, 26, and Danielle Rall, 51, both of Findlay, were arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Why it matters

The seizure of a significant quantity of suspected methamphetamine highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and drug trafficking in Ohio communities. Methamphetamine use and distribution continue to be major public health and safety concerns.

The details

The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force and the Findlay Police Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at the home around 1 a.m. on Thursday. Gerlach was charged with complicity, while Rall was charged with possession of drugs. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

  • The search warrant was executed around 1 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Tre Gerlach

A 26-year-old Findlay resident who was arrested and charged with complicity.

Danielle Rall

A 51-year-old Findlay resident who was arrested and charged with possession of drugs.

Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force

The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrests.

Findlay Police Emergency Response Team

The law enforcement team that assisted in executing the search warrant.

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What’s next

Additional charges are expected to be filed as the investigation into the incident continues.

The takeaway

This raid highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and drug trafficking in Ohio communities, where methamphetamine use and distribution remain major public health and safety concerns.