Deputies seize cocaine, cash, gun in Troy drug raid; 1 arrested

One man was arrested and Miami County deputies seized drugs and cash during a raid this week at a Troy house following a narcotics investigation lasting several months.

Detectives found approximately three ounces of cocaine packaged for sale, marijuana, cash, scales and a loaded pistol during the Monday search of the house in the 500 block of Mulberry Street, according to a release from the sheriff’s office.

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Nevada D. Butcher, 42, was arrested and booked into the Miami County Jail on suspicion of possession of drugs, trafficking drugs, trafficking drugs/preparation for sale and possession a firearm while under a weapons disability. Additional charges may be forthcoming after consultation with the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office, the sheriff’s release stated.

Credit: Miami County Sheriff's Office

Credit: Miami County Sheriff's Office

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