Crime

York inmates charged with pill distribution

YORK, SC — York County jail officials said two inmates will be facing more charges after being caught passing pills.

Jona Lee Payne and Gwendolyn Strikey have been charged with possession and distribution of prescription drugs.

Prison officials said the drug in question is “Vistaril”, which is a drug used to treat anxiety.

Strikey and Payne are both already incarcerated for other drug related offenses.