Wanted man arrested after deputy stops vehicle

August 16, 2018 John Clark

Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

Joshua S. Hartford. Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

Two people were arrested, including a wanted Shelbyville man, after a traffic stop Tuesday evening on U.S. 31.

According to police reports, a Bartholomew County deputy stopped a vehicle near U.S. 31 and West County Road 550N at about 7:40 p.m., Tuesday evening. A passenger, 30-year-old Joshua Hartford of Shelbyville was found to have an outstanding Bartholomew County warrant.

A search of Hartford allegedly revealed methamphetamine and marijuana and paraphernalia were found inside the vehicle where he had been sitting. The paraphernalia included digital scales, packaged drugs and a pipe.

Hartford was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia, along with the outstanding warrant.

David W. Smith. Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

The driver, 40-year-old David W. Smith of Columbus, was also arrested. He is facing preliminary charges of dealing marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.