PREBLE COUNTY – The Preble County Sheriff’s Office and an investigator with the Preble County Prosecutor’s Office executed a search warrant at 8513 SR 503 South, near Gratis, on Monday afternoon, October 6, as part of an investigation into the distribution and manufacturing of steroids.
Investigators located and seized a large amount of evidence, including powders, pills, liquids, distribution equipment, marijuana and two pill presses. Investigators also seized a large amount of U.S. currency and several vehicles.
Two people were arrested and have been formally charged in Eaton Municipal Court. Ronald J. Fox (39) and Susan M. Fox (57) of the above address are charged with the following crimes:
- Trafficking in Drugs, a 1st Degree Felony
- Possession of Drugs, a 2nd Degree Felony
- Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 2nd Degree Felony
- Illegal Manufacture of Drugs, a 2nd Degree Felony
- Illegal Administration or Distribution of Anabolic Steroids, a 4th Degree Felony
- Sale or Use of Drugs Not Approved by The Food and Drug Administration, a 5th Degree Felony
- Endangering Children, a 3rd Degree Felony
- Possession of L.S.D., a 5th Degree Felony
- Possessing Criminal Tools, a 5th Degree Felony
- Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments, a 2nd Degree Misdemeanor.
Both remain in the Preble County Jail. Bond has been set by the court.
This investigation is continuing by both agencies.
