Pike County, Ohio – On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 6:00 PM, law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at a residence on Markham Road in Pike County.
Sheriff Evans says a search of the property uncovered large amounts of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, pills, and possible other type of drugs, along with digital scales, baggies, large amounts of cash, and drug paraphernalia.
The investigation is ongoing. The suspected narcotics will undergo analysis at the BCI crime lab to determine their exact nature and weight. The case will then be presented to the Pike County Grand Jury for potential additional charges.
Arrested at the scene were:
Ashley Marie Johnson age 36 of 712 Markham Road, on felony arrest warrants for drug trafficking & illegal conveyance of drugs.
Keaton Matthew James Fury age 30 of 712 Markham Road, on a felony arrest warrant for assault on a peace officer
Authorities commend the collaborative efforts of various agencies involved in this operation and their ongoing fight against illegal drug activity in Pike County.
