PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — On Friday, February 10, 2023, a joint operation between the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force and the Portsmouth Police SWAT Team resulted in the recovery of large amounts of suspected methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, cash, and a firearm during a narcotics-related search warrant at 1311 Smokey Hollow Road in Piketon, Ohio.
The operation also led to the arrest of Peggy Lansing, a 53-year-old woman, on a charge of having a weapon under disability. Lansing was out on bond from previous drug-related offenses at the time of her arrest.
The Task Force Agents are expected to present additional evidence to the Pike County Grand Jury, which will consider additional charges against the suspect.
Sheriff Tracy D. Evans has urged anyone with drug information to contact the Southern Ohio Organized & Major Crimes Task Force by calling the Pike County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line (740) 947-2111 Ext. 5, the Task Force Tip Line at (740) 354-5656, or emailing [email protected].
This operation is part of a larger effort by law enforcement agencies to curb the spread of illegal drugs in the area.
