Drug Bust Nets Two Arrests in Wayne County; Third Hospitalized after Heroin Swallowed

Two people were arrested Monday on drug charges in the Kenova area, and a woman was taken to the hospital after she swallowed four alleged bags of heroin, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department says.

Herbert Tilghman, 40, of Pennsylvania, was charged with delivery of a controlled substance and conspiracy.

Lisa Michelle Null, 38, of Wayne County, was charged with aiding and abetting of heroin.

Deputies say both suspects were arrested after an undercover drug buy. They were taken to the Western Regional Jail.

Deputies say 24-year-old Tammy Sue Tiemann of Wayne County was transporting heroin when deputies pulled her over after leaving a home in the 5600 block of James River Road. When deputies approach the car, Tiemann told them she had swallowed four bags of heroin.

Tiemann was charged with conspiracy and taken to a local hospital.

A search warrant was issued and, although no other drugs were found at Null's residence, deputies found various types of drug paraphernalia and needles.

Deputies were assisted by Kenova Police and West Virginia State Police.