MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The Michigan City Police Department reports a woman was arrested on Feb. 20 following an extensive investigation by the La Porte County Drug Task Force (LCDTF), an Indiana and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The woman, identified as 38-year-old Ashley Coleman of Michigan City, was arrested as a result of investigation known as "Operation Payday," which is aimed at targeting those responsible for distributing lethal narcotics.

Detectives say they identified a drug trafficking organization operating within Michigan City.

The report states as the investigation continued, two fatal overdoses occurred on Feb. 2 and 9, which prompted LCDTF and the DEA to expand and accelerate their efforts.

Authorities say they were able to identify and establish probable cause to arrest Coleman shortly after.

Coleman is currently being held on a $50,000 cash bond at the La Porte County Jail.

Coleman is charged with two counts of Dealing Resulting in Death, a Level 1 Felony, and one count of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, a Level 3 Felony.