The Belmont County Criminal Interdiction Unit Executed a search warrant in Richland Township late Thursday night. An ongoing investigation came to a close with the arrest of 4 people and the seizure of narcotics.

Detectives assigned to the unit seized cocaine, methamphetamines, Marijuana and over 1000 multi-colored pills suspected to be MDMA along with cash, scales and other drug-related paraphernalia.

36-year-old Stanley Smith of Cleveland was arrested on felony 1 drug charges and other misdemeanor drug-related charges. Mr. Smith is being held on $41,000.00 dollar bond.

21-year-old Aubrey Kemp of Bethesda was arrested on felony 1 drug charges and other Misdemeanor drug-related charges. Ms. Kemp is also being held on a $41,000.00 dollar bond.

48-year-old William Morgan of St. Clairsville was arrested on felony 5 drug charges and other misdemeanor drug-related charges. Mr. Morgan is being held on $5,750.00 dollar bond.

57-year-old Rickie Temple was arrested on misdemeanor drug charges and posted $750.00 dollar bond.

Sheriff David Lucas stated this case started from a call from a concerned citizen and encourages the public to call in suspicious activity to the drug tip line at (740) 695-3784