The Hamilton Police Department announced that it has arrested five people this week after serving search warrants that resulted in the seizure of drugs, money, guns and a bulletproof vest.

Police served the warrants on Tuesday and Wednesday and arrested Nathaniel Riggins, 37, of Hamilton; Jamaceo Kaiser, 19, of Hamilton; Ricardo Thompson, 55, of Hamilton; Ricardo Printup, 35, of Columbus; and Sherry McVey, 33, of Hamilton.

Riggins faces the most charges, which includes drug abuse of crack, drug abuse of marijuana, weapons under disability, trafficking in drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kaiser is facing charges of theft, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs (heroin) and drug paraphernalia. When police arrested Kaiser they confiscated 33.3 grams of heroin.

Meanwhile, Thompson (trafficking in drugs and possession of marijuana) and Printup (drug abuse of heroin and drug abuse of marijuana) both face two charges and McVey faces a possession of marijuana charge.

Overall, items confiscated by police include 34 grams of heroin, 12 grams of crack cocaine, 23 packets of marijuana (packaged for sale), $2,200 in cash, a .380 cal. semi automatic pistol, a 40 cal. semi automatic pistol, a 12 ga. shotgun and a bullet proof vest similar to ballistic vests worn by police officers.

The warrants and arrests were led by Hamilton VICE detectives.

"The work that police officers do when assigned to VICE duties is one of the most misunderstood duties that a police officer would do in their career," Hamilton Chief Scott Scrimizzi said.

"These officers must live their lives in the shadows, spend countless hours away from families, and often miss family functions due the requirements of their jobs. Due to the world they live in, they cannot, for their safety, be publicly recognized."

All persons will be arraigned in the Hamilton Municipal Court at dates and times set by the court. Anyone with information on suspected drug activity is encouraged to call the Hamilton Police drug tip line at 513-868-5811 ext. 2001.

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