Press Releases
March 10 2016
The Lawrence Drug & Major Crimes Task Force initiated an investigation into the trafficking of crystal methamphetamine in January of 2016. During the investigation numerous controlled purchases of crystal methamphetamine was completed in the Ironton and South Point areas. An arrest warrant was obtained for Andrew J. Holland, 32 last known address of 260 County Road 1 South Point, Ohio.
On March 10, 2016, Task Force Officers and Deputies from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office conducted a buy bust operation that occurred in the 1100 Block of South 3rd Street Ironton, Ohio. After completing a controlled purchase officers moved in and took Holland into custody. Stephen E. King JR, 29 of 116 Freeman Court South Point, Ohio, and William J. Huskey, 33 of 1107 South 3rd Street Ironton, Ohio were also arrested during the operation. Holland and King were each armed with handguns, a search of Holland’s vehicle revealed nearly $6,000.00 cash and 157 grams of crystal methamphetamine, which has an estimated street value of $23,500.00.
During the investigation officers determined Holland would send currency to a source out of state who would in return ship the crystal methamphetamine to various locations where Holland would take delivery. Officers are optimistic Holland’s arrest will severely diminish the availability of crystal methamphetamine in the community. All three arrestees are charged with trafficking in crystal methamphetamine and will be arraigned in Ironton Municipal Court on Monday March 14th, 2016.
January 11 2016
Methamphetamine Lab Investigation.
On Monday, January 11, 2016, Lawrence County Sheriff Deputies investigated a drug complaint at 194 Twp. Rd. 337 Co. Rd. 30, Kitts Hill, Ohio. Deputies discovered numerous bottles and other evidence associated with the manufacture of methamphetamine "One Pot" cooks.
Deputies requested assistance from several county resources. Among those resources and assisting agencies were; Lawrence County Drug and Major Crime Task Force investigators, Lawrence County Sheriff Detectives, Lawrence Township Fire Department, Coal Grove Fire Department, Lawrence County EMS. I would like to thank all who assisted during this investigation.
Michael D. Ramsey, age 31, of Twp. Rd. 337, Kitts Hill and Jacob Morrison age 27 of Co. Rd. 30, Kitts Hill were both arrested for the Illegal Manufacture of Methamphetamine a Felony of the second degree and were housed at the Lawrence County Jail until their arraignment in Ironton Municipal Court on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 9:00am.
The Lawrence Drug & Major Crimes Task Force initiated an investigation into the trafficking of crystal methamphetamine in January of 2016. During the investigation numerous controlled purchases of crystal methamphetamine was completed in the Ironton and South Point areas. An arrest warrant was obtained for Andrew J. Holland, 32 last known address of 260 County Road 1 South Point, Ohio.
On March 10, 2016, Task Force Officers and Deputies from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office conducted a buy bust operation that occurred in the 1100 Block of South 3rd Street Ironton, Ohio. After completing a controlled purchase officers moved in and took Holland into custody. Stephen E. King JR, 29 of 116 Freeman Court South Point, Ohio, and William J. Huskey, 33 of 1107 South 3rd Street Ironton, Ohio were also arrested during the operation. Holland and King were each armed with handguns, a search of Holland’s vehicle revealed nearly $6,000.00 cash and 157 grams of crystal methamphetamine, which has an estimated street value of $23,500.00.
During the investigation officers determined Holland would send currency to a source out of state who would in return ship the crystal methamphetamine to various locations where Holland would take delivery. Officers are optimistic Holland’s arrest will severely diminish the availability of crystal methamphetamine in the community. All three arrestees are charged with trafficking in crystal methamphetamine and will be arraigned in Ironton Municipal Court on Monday March 14th, 2016.
January 11 2016
Methamphetamine Lab Investigation.
On Monday, January 11, 2016, Lawrence County Sheriff Deputies investigated a drug complaint at 194 Twp. Rd. 337 Co. Rd. 30, Kitts Hill, Ohio. Deputies discovered numerous bottles and other evidence associated with the manufacture of methamphetamine "One Pot" cooks.
Deputies requested assistance from several county resources. Among those resources and assisting agencies were; Lawrence County Drug and Major Crime Task Force investigators, Lawrence County Sheriff Detectives, Lawrence Township Fire Department, Coal Grove Fire Department, Lawrence County EMS. I would like to thank all who assisted during this investigation.
Michael D. Ramsey, age 31, of Twp. Rd. 337, Kitts Hill and Jacob Morrison age 27 of Co. Rd. 30, Kitts Hill were both arrested for the Illegal Manufacture of Methamphetamine a Felony of the second degree and were housed at the Lawrence County Jail until their arraignment in Ironton Municipal Court on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 9:00am.
