On March 17, 2022, The South-Central Major Crimes Unit, with the
assistance of the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant
at 7140 Selby Road, Lot 45, Athens Ohio, 45701 after an investigation into
drug trafficking. The search of the residence produced over 64 grams of
suspected fentanyl, over 13 grams of suspected methamphetamine,
$2505.00 cash, and a 9mm handgun.
Austin Ray Billingsley was arrested for:
Trafficking in drugs, ORC 2925.03 A1: a felony of the first degree.
Possession of a controlled substance, ORC 2925.11 A: a felony of the first
degree.
Weapons under disability, ORC 2923.13 A4: a felony of the third degree.
Additional charges, pending BCI&I lab results, will be submitted to a grand
jury at a later date. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code, South Central
Major Crimes Unit is requesting a bond of $110,000 be set for Mr.
Billingsley’s release.
