Vinton County OH- On July 7, 2021 Detectives with the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Vinton County Special Response Team conducted a narcotics search warrant at a residence in Ray after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation.
During the search, 7 individuals were detained along with 3 small children. Living conditions were determined to be hazardous, and Vinton County Children Services were called to assist deputies. Children services were able to obtain an emergency order from Vinton County Juvenile Court to remove the children from the home.
2 Individuals were released at the scene, and 5 individuals were taken into custody and are pictured below:
- Betty Warrix, age 56 of Ray, was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Trafficking in Drugs, and 3 counts of Possession of Drugs. Warrix was transported to Middleport Jail and a bond hearing is scheduled for later in the week.
- Glenn Warrix, age 45 of Ray, was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Conspiracy to Trafficking in Drugs. Warrix was transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail where a bond hearing is scheduled later in the week.
- Morter Warrix, age 43 of Ray, was arrested and charged with Attempted Trafficking in Drugs. Warrix was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail where a bond hearing is scheduled for later in the week.
- Tom Warrix, age 40 of Ray, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and charged with 3 counts of Endangering Children. Warrix was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail where a bond hearing is scheduled for later in the week.
- Christina Dilsaver, age 35 of Ray, was arrested on an outstanding Probation Violation out of Vinton County and charged with 3 counts of Endangering Children. Dilsaver was transported to Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail where a bond hearing is scheduled for later in the week.
The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Vinton County Children Services for their assistance and fast action in this matter.
This investigation was conducted by Detective Nick Trainer, and Detective Shawn Justice.
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty
