40 pounds of marijuana, other items seized from West Chester Twp. residence

Three men are facing drug trafficking charges after a multi-agency bust Wednesday at a West Chester Twp. residence, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

A search warrant was executed at the residence of Brisco Methard in the 7300 block of Cincinnati-Dayton Road, where 40 pounds of marijuana and $60,000 cash were seized.

Methard, 23, and Chase Howard, 34, and Cody Howard, 36, both of Michigan, were all charged with possession and trafficking in drugs, third-degree felonies.

In addition to the drugs and cash, officers seized 300 THC and hashish vape cartridges, electronic money counters, two BMW cars, a Porsche and a Chevrolet Trail Boss truck, multiple firearms and a large assortment of ammunition, including several assault rifles, according to the sheriff’s office

“It doesn’t matter if it’s legal in Ohio, if you buy and sell marijuana illegally it’s a crime and you’ll go to jail,” said Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones.

The drug investigation involved the sheriff’s office, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office and West Chester Police.

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