Johnny E. Guthery Jr.

ATHENS — Officers in Athens County Tuesday morning arrested two people for drug trafficking, authorities said Wednesday.

Johnny E. Guthery Jr., 45, and Danielle M. Haught, 35, both of The Plains, were charged with trafficking a bulk amount of heroin in a school zone and possession of firearms while under disability, both felonies of the third degree, according to a joint release from the Athens County Major Crimes Unit, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

A search warrant was served at 10 South St., Lot B, The Plains, the release said.

Evidence of illegal drug trafficking was recovered during the search, the release said. Those items included suspected heroin, digital scales, four firearms and $3,798 in cash, the release said.

“As shown by our continuous efforts, drug trafficking in Athens County will not be tolerated,” Sheriff Rodney Smith said.

Danielle M. Haught

Guthery and Haught were transported to the South East Ohio Regional Jail. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues, the release said.