Cocaine, Heroin, Other Drugs Found During Search

Deputies said they have arrested two people suspected of drug trafficking after finding drugs in a Franklin County residence.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, at about 7:02 a.m., Friday, deputies executed a search warrant at 173 E. Oakland Ave.

During the investigation, deputies said they found approximately 38 grams of cocaine, numerous scheduled prescription pills, ecstasy tablets, four grams of heroin, suspected crystal meth, 172 unit doses of LSD, anabolic steroids and numerous drug paraphernalia items.

Adam Lechler, 25, and John Escolas, 27, both residents of the home, have been charged with felony possession of drugs.  Lechler has also been charged with felony trafficking in drugs.

Officers with the Franklin County Drug Task Force conducted the investigation.

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