On October 2, 2026, detectives with the Sheriff’s Criminal Interdiction Unit (Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission) arrested James Pyle, 50, of Bridgeport, Ohio, during a routine traffic stop.
Pyle was found in possession of approximately 6 grams of suspected cocaine.
Detectives then executed a subsequent search warrant at Pyle’s residence, 67867 Crosley Rd. Bridgeport, Ohio.
During the warrant execution, detectives seized approximately 316 grams of suspected cocaine and $52,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

James Roy Pyle, 50, Bridgeport, Ohio
CHARGES:
- Possession of Cocaine, Felony 1, Major Drug Offender Spec.
- Trafficking in Drugs, Felony 1, Major Drug Offender Spec.
- Possession of criminal tools, Felony 5
- Possession of drug abuse instruments, Misdemeanor 2



