Dayton, OH – A multi-agency task force operation in Montgomery County resulted in the arrests of two men on drug, firearm, and supervision-related charges, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say the coordinated effort involved the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the R.A.N.G.E. Task Force, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, highlighting ongoing collaboration between local and federal agencies targeting narcotics and weapons-related crime in the Dayton area.
Coordinated Arrest on High Ridge Avenue
Officials confirmed that deputies and federal agents apprehended Charles Steinmetz on High Ridge Avenue on December 11, 2025. Investigators say Steinmetz attempted to flee when law enforcement moved in but was safely detained without further incident.
At the time of his arrest, authorities report that Steinmetz was found in possession of a firearm and narcotics, raising immediate concerns given his criminal history and existing warrants…