(12-16-24) Jared Osborne (23) of Celina was arrested ona 1st degree misdemeanor misdemeanor charge of using weapons while intoxicated and a 1st degree misdemeanor of having physical control of vehicle while under the influence.

Possession of a Weapon While Intoxicated in Ohio

In the state of Ohio, there are several misdemeanor firearm offenses an individual can commit without even knowing it. Possession of a firearm while intoxicated is one of those offenses.

Under the law, an individual may be charged and convicted of a class A misdemeanor simply for having a firearm in their possession while or after drinking. The statute does not require the individual to be actually using the firearm. Nor does it require the person to be legally drunk or have a blood alcohol content or BAC over 0.08.

Common scenarios that have led to possession of a firearm while intoxication charge:

  • Routine traffic stops during which law enforcement is informed or discovers the presence of a firearm.
  • Law enforcement is called to the scene where a person is using a firearm and alcohol or drug use is suspected including if they are in their vehicle.
  • Law enforcement witnesses an individual in the possession of a firearm while consuming alcohol.

This offense has serious consequences, including expensive fines and/or jail time. It is important to consult an experienced Columbus firearm arrest lawyer when preparing a defense for when you are accused of having weapons while intoxicated.

He is currently being held at the Mercer County Adult Detention Center on $2,000(10%) bond. He is scheduled to appear in Celina Municipal Court at 10am this morning.