(6-25-24) The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office made three arrests today.

Two of the arrests were drug related.

Jody Reinke (58) was booked into the Mercer County Adult Detention Center on four 5th degree possession of drugs charges and one count of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held with no bond and is awaiting a Mercer County Common Pleas Court hearing.

Aaron Ballinger (45) was arrested on four 5th degree possession of drugs charges and one count of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held with no bond and awaiting a court appearance.

Joseph Ernst (57) was booked on a 1st degree misdemeanor domestic violence, knowingly cause physical harm charge. He is being held with no bond and has a Celina Municipal Court hearing tomorrow at 1pm.