Security Guard Arrested at Lost Lands Festival for Alleged Drug Trafficking
A security guard working at the Lost Lands Festival in Licking County, Ohio, has been arrested and charged with allegedly trafficking drugs, including LSD and MDMA, to concertgoers.
Dayton, OH, September 22, 2026 —
A security guard employed at the Lost Lands Festival in Licking County, Ohio, has been arrested and faces charges related to alleged drug trafficking. Authorities state the individual is accused of distributing controlled substances, including LSD and MDMA, to attendees of the music event.
Details regarding the security guard’s identity, the specific dates of the alleged trafficking, or the exact quantity of drugs involved have not been publicly released. The arrest occurred in Licking County, Ohio, where the festival is held annually.
The charges stem from an investigation into alleged drug distribution activities targeting festival-goers. The substances reportedly involved include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Information concerning the specific outcomes of any inspections, code violations, or the status of permits related to the security personnel or the festival at the time of the incident was not provided.
The Licking County Sheriff’s Office is involved in the case. Further details concerning the legal proceedings, potential penalties, or any subsequent actions against the arrested individual are pending. The festival itself is a multi-day electronic dance music event that draws a large crowd to the region. The extent of the alleged trafficking and its impact on festival operations or attendee safety was not detailed in the available information. Information regarding the contractor employing the security guard was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooke Jones, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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