4 Arrested in Bath Salt Ring Bust

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Posted: 12:12 PM Aug 11, 2011 4 Arrested in Bath Salt Ring Bust Source: WHSV The Augusta County Sheriff's Office has arrested four people for allegedly distributing bath salts in Craigsville. Reporter: Janelle Lilley

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August 11, 2011

The Augusta County Sheriff's Office has arrested four people for allegedly distributing bath salts in Craigsville.

The Rush Drug Task Force raided the suspects homes and found more than $10,000 worth of the illegal drug. Over the past few weeks, multiple people in the Craigsville area have died from an overdose of these drugs.

Holly Sprouse, Billy Ryder, Timothy Lancaster and Kenneth Cash were charged with the possession of Schedule I narcotic drugs. Sprouse was also charged with distribution of the drugs.

The task force raided three homes on Augusta Springs Road and one on the 3800 block of Little Calk Pasture Highway.

Police believe the suspects were crossing state lines to buy the illegal drugs and traffic them back to the county. The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration is also involved in the investigation because of the alleged trafficking.

The Augusta County police and the DEA are continuing to investigate the case.

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Posted by: Sad Friend Location: Augusta County on Apr 4, 2012 at 02:30 PM

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Posted by: cold turkey on Aug 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

The new drug from Brazil, oxidado, is what many are worried about since it is cheaper than crack and many times as potent.

Posted by: Sniff Location: C-ville on Aug 11, 2011 at 06:46 PM

Uh oh. Model airplane glue is next.

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