Audrain County women arrested on drug charges

Two Vandalia women were arrested after officers from the East Central Drug Task Force served a search warrant earlier this month.

According to the report, officers served the warrant during the late evening hours October 12 in the 100 block of Woodlawn in Vandalia. During the search, officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. At the time, officers arrested 43 year-old Lori Ann Stuart for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, officers arrested 55 year-old Karen Leigh Ramirez October 25 for distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful use of a weapon, and keeping or maintaining a public nuisance.

Anyone with information about illegal activity in your area is urged to contact your local law enforcement agency.