Woman faces drug charge

One woman was charged and more than $22,500 worth of drugs found at an Elkton Road home Friday.

According to the Columbiana County Drug Task Force, a search warrant was issued at 9756 Elkton Road, and officers removed more than 200 grams of cocaine, more than 2 grams of heroin, along with 52 unit doses, 137 grams of marijuana, and more than $3,500 in currency from the home.

Also removed were various drug paraphernalia, drug packaging materials, scales, and a .380 pistol.

The task force executed the warrant along with members of the county's Special Response Team, county sheriff's office and their K-9 Jesy.

Ursula Lewis, age and address not listed, was taken into custody on a felony drug possession charge and additional charges are pending as the investigation continues, according to the press release.

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