Stolen cash box recovered, pot found

CELINA, Ohio (WDTN) - The Celina Police Department went after some stolen property Thursday.  They ended up with some marijuana too.

Officers served a warrant at the home of Chad Ackley, 23, at 813 Greenbriar Court, after receiving a tip that Ackley had stolen property.

Investigators say Ackley admitted that he had a cash box full of stolen cash that was taken during a break-in at a local business.  Officers found the box, but also 500 grams of pot valued at $2,500.

Ackley is being held at the Mercer County Jail on a preliminary charge of receiving stolen property.  The police are still gathering evidence about the drug and the break-in.