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Search warrant executed in Lenox results in 6 arrests

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January 31st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports six people were arrested on drug and other charges, following the execution of a search warrant Thursday, in Lenox. Authorities say Taylor, Adams and Ringgold County Deputies executed a search warrant at 200 West Grove Street, in Lenox, in connection with an on-going theft investigation in Adams County. Officials report as a result, the following persons were arrested on charges listed:

  • 38-year old Abraham Schweers, and 46-year old Lynette Huber, both of Lenox, were charged with gathering where controlled substances are used. Their cash bonds were set at $5,000 each, pending an appearance before the Magistrate.
  • 24-year old River Pecha-Nichols, of Lenox, was charged with possession of stolen property, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to deliver – methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance marijuana, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of counterfeit money, unlawful possession of prescription drugs, possession of a schedule II controlled substance. Pecha-Nichols is being held without bond until seen by the Magistrate.
  • 31-year old Melissa Christie, of Lenox, was charged with possession with intent to deliver – methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance marijuana, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of counterfeit money, unlawful possession of prescription drugs, possession of a schedule II-controlled substance. Christie was additionally wanted on an outstanding Page County Warrant for a probation violation on an original charge of operating while intoxicated. She was transported to Page County by Taylor County Deputies to be held. After her release from Page she will be transferred to Taylor and held without bond until seen by a Magistrate.
  • 31-year old Zackary Haley, of Villisca, was arrested on an outstanding Adams County warrant for multiple probation violations on an original charge of gathering where controlled substances are used. Haley was transferred to Adams County and being held without bond until seen by a Magistrate.
  • and, 38-year old Michael Hughes, of Lenox, was charged with possession of a controlled substance – marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hughes was being held on a $1,300 cash bond until seen by a Magistrate.

*Additional charges are pending in the on-going narcotics distribution investigation.