Three facing drug-related charges after North Vernon traffic stop

A traffic stop in North Vernon Tuesday led to a search of a home and the arrest of three people on drug-related charges.

According to the North Vernon Police Department, an officer pulled over a vehicle and during the stop arrested 51-year-old Kimberly Reid of North Vernon on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. That led police to request a search warrant for the home on West Walnut Street, which was raided at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Inside, officers discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia including glass smoking devices, burnt tin foil, cut straws, and prescription pills packaged in zip-lock bags.

29-year-old Daisy Watkins and 51-year-old Stanley Sawyer were taken into custody on preliminary charges for possession the drugs and paraphernalia, for violating the legend drug act, and for maintaining a common nuisance.

North Vernon Police were assisted at the scene by Jennings County Sheriff’s Department deputies.

Photo courtesy of North Vernon Police Department