On Saturday April 27th, 2013, law enforcement agencies from the METRICH Drug Task Force, including Marion County, participated in another Prescription Drug Take Back Event. The counties collected a combined 1,828.6 pounds of medication with Marion County bringing in the largest amount at nearly 400 pounds.
Lt. Ken Coontz of METRICH stated this was the highest amount of medication taken in during the last three years. He commented that community participation and commitment by surrounding Chiefs and Sheriffs was the key to this year’s success.
The following is a breakdown on the locations that participated in the take back event. The next take back event will be held in September.
- Ashland Co. Sheriff – 180.20
- Bellevue PD – 73 lbs.
- Bellville PD – 44.4 lbs.
- Carey PD – 8 lbs.
- Crawford Co. Sheriff – 118 lbs.
- Clyde PD – 55 lbs.
- Galion PD 110.2 lbs.
- Lexington PD – 51.4 lbs.
- Mansfield PD – 208.8 lbs.
- Shelby PD – 37.4 lbs.
- Freemont PD – 203 lbs.
- Morrow Co. Sheriff – 56.2 lbs.
- Marion PD – 399 lbs.
- Seneca Co. Sheriff 97 lbs.
- Sycamore PD 8 lbs.
- Upper Sandusky PD 5 lbs.
- Wyandot Co. Sheriff – 87 lbs.
- Willard PD – 87 lbs.
If you missed the drop off, but still have medications you would like to dispose of, you can take them to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office or Marion Police Department any time.
Click here to read more about the drop off held Saturday in Marion.
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