Columbiana County, OH – Four individuals were encountered during a drug raid in Wellsville today as the Columbiana County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on 15th Street, according to officials. The operation unfolded Thursday morning, with multiple local agencies assisting.
According to the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office, agents executed the warrant at 507 15th St. and found Ramel Shephard, Destiny Earich, Taylor Thrasher, and Tysin Gordon inside. Thrasher was later taken to jail on an outstanding warrant, authorities said.
A search of the residence uncovered 14 grams of suspected cocaine, 15.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 2 grams of suspected fentanyl, and $880 in cash, investigators reported. Agents also noted that the drugs appeared packaged for resale and said they located additional paraphernalia believed to be consistent with drug trafficking.
According to officials, the operation was supported by multiple agencies including the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office, Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office, Salem Police Department, East Liverpool Police Department, Lisbon Police Department, Columbiana Police Department, Liverpool Township Police Department, Wellsville Police Department, and Ohio Adult Parole.
Authorities have not yet announced charges stemming from the raid. The investigation remains active.
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