A busted bike turned into a busted dealer Wednesday night when a motorcycle breakdown led to a major drug and gun seizure in rural Scioto County.
Just before 8 p.m. on May 7, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers spotted a stranded biker on State Route 140 near Gephart Road and pulled over to help. But instead of just dealing with a flat tire or engine trouble, troopers found themselves knee-deep in a mobile drug operation.
The rider, 51-year-old Jeffrey Cook of South Webster, handed over his ID—and immediately raised red flags. A quick check revealed he had an active warrant, which earned him a pat-down that turned up a loaded firearm and suspected meth right on his person.
That was just the beginning.
Troopers then searched the motorcycle and uncovered more suspected methamphetamine and approximately 118 grams of marijuana. All told, authorities seized an estimated $7,500 worth of contraband.
Cook was promptly booked into the Scioto County Jail and is now facing a laundry list of charges, including:
- Possession of Drugs
- Trafficking in Drugs
- Having Weapons While Under Disability
- Probation Violation
Turns out, Cook was already on thin ice, being on probation at the time of his arrest. Looks like the only thing that really broke down on that highway wasn’t just his bike—it was his cover.
Moral of the story? If you’re running a drug operation, the Highway Patrol isn’t just watching speed limits—they’re watching everything.
