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Officials said the marijuana was valued at $ 1.3 million.
(Ohio State Highway Patrol)
A California woman is facing felony charges after officials with the Ohio State Highway Patrol seized 510 pounds – estimated to be worth more than $ 1.3 million – of marijuana this week.
Keryl J. Lopez, who was driving a 2018 Penske truck, was stopped by troopers on Monday afternoon "for speed and marked violations on the Ohio Turnpike," officials said in a Thursday news release.
During the traffic stop, which occurred in Cuyahoga County, officials said there were "criminal indicators" and a drug-sniffing dog detected there are possibly illegal substances in the vehicle. Probable cause led to search the truck, which revealed a massive amount of marijuana.
Lopez, 48, of McKinleyville, was then arrested and taken to the Strongsville City Jail. She has had access to marijuana trafficking – both first-degree felonies, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The 48-year-old could "face up to 22 years in prison and up to a $ 40,000 fine" if convicted, authorities said.
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