(From the Hancock METRICH Enforcement Unit)

On 10/17/25 the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force received multiple complaints of large amounts of vehicle traffic for short periods of time coming and going from 108 Shinkle St., Findlay, OH, 45840. This information was relayed to the Findlay Police Department Patrol Division.

On 10/19/25 a Findlay Police Department Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the residence of 108 Shinkle St. This traffic stop yielded approximately 8 grams of suspected cocaine, a digital scale, and a loaded Glock 19 handgun. Chance Musgrave (20 years old) was found to be a resident of 108 Shinkle St. Chance was arrested and incarcerated for Possession of Drugs ORC 2925.11 (F4), Carry Concealed Weapons ORC 2923.12 (F4), and Trafficking in Drugs ORC 2925.03 (F4).

While conducting surveillance on this residence, METRICH Detectives and Findlay Police Department Patrol Officers observed heavy amounts of vehicle and foot traffic which were coming and going from the residence. A lot of the individuals were identified coming and going from this residence were found to have recent firearm or drug related involvements with local law enforcement.

The Findlay Police Department had numerous calls for service at this residence in regards to drug related events and possible assaults.

On 11/04/25 a Findlay Police Department Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the residence of 108 Shinkle St. This traffic stop yielded a loaded Kel-Tec P3AT .380. Chance Musgrave (20 years old) was arrested and incarcerated for Having Weapons While Under Disability ORC 2923.13 (F3).

On 11/04/25 a Findlay Police Department Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the residence of 108 Shinkle St. The driver on this traffic stop was found to have an active Findlay Municipal Court warrant and K9 Axel was utilized. A search of the vehicle yielded A VTS 12 gauge shotgun, a Springfield Savage 30.06 rifle, numerous magazines and ammunition for firearms that were not present, high capacity magazines for weapons, multiple digital scales, and items containing trace amounts of white powder/suspected narcotics.

On 11/04/25 the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT), executed a search warrant at 108 Shinkle St., Findlay, OH, 45840.

The search of the residence yielded a Hi Point handgun, digital scale, and suspected cocaine.

Suspect(s) in this case are listed below:

Chance Musgrave

108 Shinkle St.

Findlay, Ohio

(Currently incarcerated)

Additional charges of drug possession of drugs and possible weapons violations are expected at the conclusion of this investigation.

The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH in Mansfield, OH and funded in part by the Office of Criminal Justice Services.

METRICH Crime Tip Hotline: 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or download the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to “Submit a Tip.”