Press Release

10-13-2026

On October 12, 2026, the South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Lancaster Police Department, executed a search warrant at 8810 Drums Bottom Road, Thornville Ohio. This residence in Thornville has been the target of an investigation by the South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit for the past several months for drug trafficking violations. Christine Ann Peters (64) was arrested and charged with 4 counts of Trafficking of Drugs and 4 counts of Possession of Controlled Substances. Peters is currently being held in the Fairfield County Jail.

Detectives seized the following drugs and contraband:

• Approximately 30.5 Grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms;
• Approximately 467 Grams of Methamphetamine;
• Approximately $14,712 in US Currency;
• 2009 Ford Mustang GT.

This investigation is still ongoing.

This type of successful outcome, which has a direct impact on the quality of life in our community, is the result of a collaborative effort between the South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit, its Law Enforcement partners, and the community. If you see suspicious activity, we encourage you to contact local law enforcement or the South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit at 740-653-5224. Your information can be anonymous.

The South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit Major Crimes Unit is a collaborative Law Enforcement Ohio HIDTA Task Force which includes the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, Logan Police Department, Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio University Police Department, Ohio National Guard Counter Drug Program, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center, and the Fairfield and Pickaway County Prosecutors Offices.

For any additional information or questions please contact the Major Crimes Unit Commander Scott Duff at 740-901-1729 or via email at Scott.duff@fairfieldcountyohio.gov

Press Release: October 13, 2026.

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Evidence seized in the search warrant laid out on a table: bags of suspected drugs, stacks of cash, a scoped rifle and a Major Crimes Unit badge.

This is the accessible text version of Press Release October 13, 2026: Thornville Search Warrant (PDF).