The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant in the Lawrence community on Friday, leading to the arrest of three individuals on drug-related charges.

Sheriff Jeff Shaver reported that significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia, were discovered at the residence.

•  Lillie Hardin, 70, was charged with:
•       Trafficking fentanyl
•       Trafficking methamphetamine
•       First-degree possession of marijuana
•       Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
•  Joshua Steele, 37, faces charges for:
•       Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
•       Unlawful possession of marijuana
•  Matthew Scott, 42, was taken into custody on outstanding warrants for probation revocation and failure to appear (FTA) on a prior charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

All three individuals were transported to the Cherokee County Detention Center following the arrests.