Troopers and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction investigators obtained information that Cephas would be attempting to convey drugs to her boyfriend during a scheduled visit. When Cephas arrived for her visit, troopers initiated a search warrant and Cephas surrendered a large purple balloon containing approximately 7.4 grams of marijuana.
Cephas was taken to the Warren County Jail. If convicted, she could face five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The highway patrol investigates criminal activity on state-owned and leased property.
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