‘See something, say something’ nets big drug arrest for East Liverpool police

(Source: East Liverpool Police Department)
(Source: East Liverpool Police Department)
Updated: Mar. 30, 2019 at 1:18 PM EDT

EAST LIVERPOOL, OH (WOIO) - Police in East Liverpool found cash, drug paraphernalia and packaged narcotics after acting on a number of tips from concerned citizens.

They are crediting the “see something, say something” campaign for empowering people to step up and report suspicious activity.

(Source: East Liverpool Police Department)
(Source: East Liverpool Police Department)

Police said surveillance of a house on Avondale Street revealed a known felon was inside the home with a firearm.

While making an arrest they found paraphernalia in plain view. They were able to secure a search warrant, which turned up additional drugs and cash.

According to police, at least one man has been arrested, though photos of two possible suspects were posted to Facebook.

(Source: East Liverpool Police Department)
(Source: East Liverpool Police Department)

No additional information is available at this time.

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