PREBLE COUNTY — Three people from Eaton are facing drug charges following a “short-term” drug trafficking investigation, according to Preble County Sheriff Mike Simpson.
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Deputies conducted a search at a room at the Budget Inn Motel on U.S. 127 at I-70 Wednesday after the department received information of suspected drug activity in the room, Simpson said in a media release Friday.
The search uncovered over 30 grams of meth, over 60 Xanax tablets, scales, drug paraphernalia, and over $2,500 in cash.
Four people were arrested, with there of them formally facing charges in Eaton Municipal Court, Simpson said.
Audrey Grubbs, 42, and Nedius Grubb, 35 are facing five charges each including drug trafficking and drug possession. Travis Duscharme, 29, is facing one charge of drug possession, Simpson said.
All three remain booked in the Preble County Jail.
The fourth person was arrested for an outstanding warrant from Butler County.
Additional details were not released.