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Welfare Check Uncovers Major Drug Bust
13 Jun
Summary
- Officers found children with adults under the influence during a welfare check.
- A search warrant uncovered methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and heroin.
- The investigation is ongoing, with charges pending lab test results.
What began as a welfare check on May 21 in New Lexington led to the discovery of illicit substances and drug paraphernalia. Officers responded to a residence on Center Street and found children in the care of adults exhibiting signs of impairment.
Perry County Children Services was notified due to the presence of minors. Subsequently, on June 11, New Lexington Police Department officers obtained and executed a search warrant for the property.
During the search, law enforcement seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and heroin, along with other items such as digital scales and baggies often linked to drug distribution. All confiscated evidence has been submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for thorough analysis.
The investigation is continuing, and official charges are awaiting the completion of laboratory testing and a comprehensive review of the collected evidence.
