Celina Man Faces Felony Drug and Weapons Charges Following Police Investigation

CELINA — A Celina man is facing two third-degree felony charges after police allegedly found suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms and an unloaded shotgun inside a vehicle.

Franklin J. Weis, 52, is charged with aggravated possession of drugs and having weapons while under disability in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. The complaint was filed September 8 and concerns an incident that allegedly occurred September 4.

According to an affidavit filed by Celina Police Officer Isaac Daniel, officers were dispatched to a business at 201 South Main Street at approximately 10:22 p.m. following a report of a disorderly man.

The affidavit states that the man had left the business and walked to a city parking lot in the 200 block of South Main Street, where he was reportedly sitting inside a dark-colored Jeep Compass.

Daniel said he found Weis slumped over in the driver’s seat. Weis allegedly appeared intoxicated, had slurred speech and smelled strongly of alcohol.

Police reportedly found the keys to the Jeep in Weis’ pocket and received permission to search the vehicle.

During the search, officers allegedly discovered three plastic bags containing what appeared to be hallucinogenic mushrooms. The bags reportedly weighed 20 grams, 34 grams and 40 grams, for a combined weight of 94 grams.

Police also allegedly found an unloaded shotgun beneath a rear seat on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

The aggravated possession charge alleges that Weis knowingly obtained, possessed or used psilocybin in an amount equal to or greater than the bulk amount but less than five times the bulk amount.

The weapons charge alleges that Weis possessed the firearm despite a previous felony assault conviction. Court records included with the complaint state that Weis was convicted of assault July 8 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Weis was taken to the Mercer County Detention Facility following the September 4 incident.

The allegations contained in the complaint have not been proven in court.