North Vernon man faces drug charges

A North Vernon man is facing drug charges after a Monday morning arrest. The North Vernon Police Department says that officers responded to a suspicious person in the 100 block of West Walnut Street at about 11:15 a.m. After encountering 41-year-old Daniel Grider, police became suspicious. After a short investigation, police say they arrested Grider on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Criminal Trespass.