Grand jury to hear case of 2nd suspect in meth investigation

The case of the second of two men facing felony drug charges after a pound of methamphetamine was found in a truck they were in will now be considered by a Butler County grand jury.

Francisco Torres-Davila, 33, charged with trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, waived his right to a preliminary hearng Friday in Middletown Municipal Court. The case was then automatically sent to a grand jury for consideration.

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Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task seized a pound of crystal-meth after observing some individuals engaged in what appeared to be a “drug transaction” in a 2008 Dodge truck in the parking lot of Auto Zone located at Roosevelt Boulevard and Marshall Road on Feb. 14

Also arrested was Ramon Sanchez-Reyes, 27, for the same charges. His case has also been sent to a grand jury. Bond is set at $200,000 for both men.

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said both men admitted to be in the country illegally.

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