Woman Arrested on Drug Charges after Almost Crashing into Deputy

By: WSAZ News Staff Email

Posted: Fri 11:34 AM, Oct 05, 2012

MCARTHUR, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A woman has been arrested after almost crashing into a Sheriff's Deputy.

Lena Brooks, 41, of Albany, Ohio, was pulled over Wednesday in the McArthur area of Vinton County, Ohio.

According to the Vinton County Sheriff's Office, Brooks almost crashed into a deputy.

He pulled her over and found she was driving on a suspended license.

In her car, deputies found several oxycodone pills and what was believed to be marijuana.

Brooks is charged with felony tampering with evidence, felony possession of oxycodone, and a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.

During a bond hearing, Brooks was released on her own recognizance.

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