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2 arrested during drugs investigation, kids found at home

Jonathan Rivers (L), Jonathan Reineke (R) (Miami County Jail)

TROY — Two people were arrested after a months-long drug investigation in Troy.

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On Dec. 20 Miami County sheriff’s detectives and deputies along with Troy officers searched a home in the 900 block of Garfield Avenue.

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The search was the result of a months-long investigation into the trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana, according to a media release.

Investigators said they found fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, scales, and pills during the search.

Several baggies containing narcotics that were packaged for sale were also found, according to investigators.

There were also two children, a 1-year-old and 12-year-old, in the home.

The children were removed by children’s services to a family member’s house.

Investigators arrested Jonathan Reineke, 34, who had a warrant for probation violation, and Jonathan Rivers, 38, who had a warrant for not paying child support.

Detectives are working with Miami County prosecutors to pursue drug trafficking charges.

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