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A California woman is facing felony charges after officials with the Ohio State Highway Patrol seized 510 pounds estimated to be worth more than $1.3 million of marijuana this week.Keryl J. Lopez, who was driving a 2018 Penske truck, was stopped by troopers on Monday afternoon for speed and marked lanes violations on the Ohio Turnpike, officials said in a Thursday news release.During the traffic stop, which occurred in Cuyahoga County, officials said there were criminal indicators and a drug-sniffing dog detected there were possibly illegal substances in the vehicle. Probable cause led authorities to search the truck, which revealed a massive amount of marijuana.Lopez, 48, of McKinleyville, was then arrested and taken to the Strongsville City Jail. She has since been charged with possession and trafficking in marijuana both first-degree felonies, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The 48-year-old could face up to 22 years in prison and up to a $40,000 fine if convicted, authorities said.
