Woman arrested on drug and firearm charges in Columbus County

Ruth Marlowe Strickland
Photo: CCSO

CERRO GORDO, NC (WWAY) — Columbus County Sheriff’s Office wants to thank the community for tips that led to a drug and gun seizure in Cerro Gordo last Thursday.

It happened at a home on Bill Bobles Road.

Detectives allegedly uncovered narcotics and about 15 firearms.

Ruth Strickland, 58, has been charged with drug offenses and possession of a firearm by a felon.

She was booked under a $52,000 bond.

 

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