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Lenox woman arrested on drug & child endangerment charges Wed. morning

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January 8th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman was arrested on drug and child endangerment charges early this (Wednesday) morning, following a traffic stop in Bedford. Deputies stopped a 2019 GMC Acadia at around 2:30-a.m., for speeding. The Taylor County K9 “Ciba” arrived, and indicated to the presence of narcotic odor in the vehicle. Following a search of the vehicle, Deputies located approximately one pound of marijuana and one-half pound of methamphetamine.

As a result of the traffic stop, 35-year old Elizabeth Villanueva, of Lenox, was taken into custody on Felony charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. She was also charged with two aggravated misdemeanor counts of Child Endangerment. Villanueva was booked into the Taylor County Jail without the ability to post bond until after an initial appearance before the Magistrate.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports also, 33-year old Heather Green, of Bedford, was arrested Sunday, following an investigation into a theft at the Dollar General in Lenox. Green was charged with theft in the fifth degree. She has was released from the Taylor County Jail after making an appearance before the Magistrate. 31-year old Todd Ites, of Bedford, was arrested Saturday in Bedford. Ites was stopped for driving while suspended, and during the course of the traffic stop he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Ites was charged with a class D felony for a controlled substance violation. He was held at the Taylor County Jail on $5,000 cash or surety bond, pending before making an appearance before the Magistrate.