Archbold, Ohio

Press Release

August 16, 2022

The Multi-area Narcotics Task force, with assistance from the Village of Archbold Police Department, executed a search warrant at 205 West Mechanic Street, Archbold, Ohio after an investigation into potential distribution of narcotics. The action resulted in the the arrest of 28 year-old Brittany Phillips and 49 year-old Joel Malone. The Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force will be seeking assistance from the Fulton County Prosecutor, Scott Haselman for additional charges.

Seized during the search warrant was suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Also assisting the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force was Fulton County Job and Family Services due to children living in the home.

As always, Village of Archbold Police Department asks citizens with information about drug trafficking, or other criminal activity in Fulton County to contact us by phone, the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force website www.manunitohio.org, or at your local Sheriff’s Office or city Police Department in person. Anonymity will be given to all tips we receive. The Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force covers Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and Williams counties.

Max A. Nofziger

Commander