On Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 9:20 a.m. officers and detectives from Sidney Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant at 100 W. Ruth St., Sidney. As a result of the search, evidence was recovered leading to the arrest of Joseph L. Overton, age 24, an occupant of the residence. Overton was charged with one count of trafficking in drugs a felony of the 4th degree, and 5 counts of criminal tools all felonies of the 5th degree.

Discovered during the search were narcotics believed to be marijuana, instruments used for consumption of drugs of abuse, and US currency.

This warrant execution is a continued effort by the Sidney Police Department to combat drug abuse and drug trafficking in the City of Sidney. Information resulting in this warrant was derived from information received by concerned citizens.

All citizens are asked that if they have any information about drug activity in the City of Sidney to contact the narcotics detectives at 937-498-2351 or Crime Stoppers at 937-498-TIPS.