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Wellsville Drug Search Locks Down High School
30 Aug
Summary
- A search warrant was executed on Commerce Street in Wellsville.
- Drug paraphernalia and narcotics were discovered at the residence.
- The high school entered a soft lockdown during the operation.
On Friday, a search warrant executed at a residence in the 1000 block of Commerce Street in Wellsville prompted a soft lockdown at Wellsville High School.
The Wellsville Police Department, in conjunction with the Columbiana County Sheriff's Office and the Columbiana County Drug Task Force, conducted the search.
Authorities reported finding drug paraphernalia and narcotics inside the home. As a result of the investigation, Malik Pullie was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Wellsville High School implemented a soft lockdown, which restricts entry and exit while allowing classes to proceed. This measure was taken due to the proximity of the school to the search location.
The Wellsville Police Department acknowledged the assistance provided by the East Liverpool, Salem, and Columbiana police departments. Malik Pullie's arraignment is scheduled for Monday at 8:30 a.m. in Columbiana County Municipal Court.
