Suspects Names Released in Perry Co. Drug Bust

(NEW Lexington) Authorities in Perry County release the names of the three people arrested last Friday following the search of a New Lexington home.

Perry County Sheriff William Barker said 36-year-old Joshua R. Clark is charged with aggravated possession of methamphetamine a felony of the second degree.

He’s being held on a $75,000 bond.

Clark was arrested along with 46-year-old Erica Triona and 61-year-old Ellen Clark at a home at 200 West Water Street Apt. D.

During the search the Perry County Sheriff’s Department reports bulk quantities of heroin and methamphetamine along with drug packaging equipment were found along with an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency.

Triona was charged with a misdemeanor count of possessing drug abuse instruments. She was booked and released from custody.

Clark was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by the Zanesville Municipal Court. She’s in the custody of the Zanesville Police Department.