Cherokee County woman arrested on various drug charges

 

MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) —  A Cherokee County woman has been arrested on various drug charges.

Her arrest was the result of a four-month long investigation into local drug trafficking.

As part of this investigation, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) executed a search warrant at the residence of Elizabeth N. Pulaski.

During the search warrant, authorities seized the following:

  • Methamphetamine (237 grams)
  • Fentanyl (10 grams)
  • PCP (10 grams)
  • Cocaine (5 grams)
  • Hydrocodone (5 pills)

According to CCSO, authorities also seized numerous items of drug paraphernalia and $496 in cash.

Pulaski was arrested on March 25, 2025, and faces the following charges:

  • Trafficking Methamphetamine (2 counts)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Cocaine
  • Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Methamphetamine
  • Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Schedule II PCP
  • Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
  • Simple Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
  • Maintaining a Dwelling Place for Controlled Substances
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

She is currently being held at the Cherokee County Detention Center on $600,000 bond.

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