Thursday, April 17, 2008
Lawrence County Woman Arrested In Martin County Drug Bust
The Martin County Sheriff's deputies said they were checking seat belts at the intersection of Routes 40 and 645, when a car made a U-Turn to avoid them. A deputy chased the car and pulled over the driver, Connie Boyd of Lawrence County.
The deputy's attention was caught by a pill bottle in the back seat. In a sewing bag he found more than 3,000 prescription pills, with an estimated value of $25,000, and at least $6,000 in cash.
Boyd was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, DUI, and driving without a license. She is out on bond and due in court on Tuesday.
Garmon Preece, Martin County Sheriff, said it's the largest drug bust in the county's history.
The deputy's attention was caught by a pill bottle in the back seat. In a sewing bag he found more than 3,000 prescription pills, with an estimated value of $25,000, and at least $6,000 in cash.
Boyd was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, DUI, and driving without a license. She is out on bond and due in court on Tuesday.
Garmon Preece, Martin County Sheriff, said it's the largest drug bust in the county's history.
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