| Sheriff Neil F. Hassinger |
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During the evening hours of February 20, 2008 Deputy Paul Schismenos, of the Medina County Sheriff's Office Drug Interdiction Team, stopped a 1998 Cadillac on Interstate 71 for failing to signal a lane change and assured clear distance (tailgating). Deputy Schismenos |
 Deputy Kohler w/Casey and Deputy Schismenos |
observed evidence of marijuana being used inside the vehicle, so Deputy Dan Kohler was summoned to the site of the traffic stop to have his K-9 partner, Casey, sniff the exterior of the vehicle. Casey alerted Deputy Kohler that there were drugs inside the Cadillac. After a search of the vehicle, 40Lbs. of compressed marijuana was found inside two black trash bags that were located in the trunk. There was also marijuana inside the pockets of a coat found inside the vehicle and under the center armrest.
The driver of the Cadillac provided Deputy Schismenos with a false name and personal information. He was booked into the Medina County Jail and charged with Possession of Marijuana, a 3rd degree Felony.
After further investigation, the driver was identified as |
Nigel Shaw Simpson of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Simpson matched a booking photo provided by Columbus P.D. and had a matching tattoo of a marijuana leaf on his arm.
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