STOPPING ILLEGAL DRUG FLOW HERE EVERYONE'S JOB

While methamphetamine usage appears to be under control in Crawford
County, we still have a drug problem and it involves heroin and cocaine.

The Telegraph-Forum recently conducted a question and answer session
with Sgt. Chris Heydinger, Crawford County access officer for
METRICH, on the subject of methamphetamine use here.

What we learned was a bit eye-opening regarding drug use. Heydinger
relayed how drug users and dealers operate under the radar of law
enforcement. Despite local law enforcement officers' best efforts,
they can't see and hear about every illicit drug deal.

That's where you come in.

Residents of Bucyrus and outlying areas of the county know their
neighborhoods better than anyone, including police. Heydinger reminds
residents to be watchful for anything suspicious or out of the ordinary.

Your help and cooperation in the war on drugs is vital. It's a
serious matter as cocaine, both powder and crack, and heroin have
made their presence felt in Crawford County. This year heroin has
made a huge comeback, according to Heydinger.

We don't expect private citizens to risk their lives to stop drug use
here. But an anonymous phone call to police can help curb drug
trafficking.

Keep your eyes and ears open and help combat illegal drugs in our
community. It's law enforcement's sworn duty, but it's every
resident's job.