Two facing drug charges after U.S. 31 traffic stop

The Columbus Police Department’s Intelligence Led Policing Unit arrested two men on drug charges after stopping a vehicle near U.S. 31 and Lowell Road.

Officers pulled over the vehicle for a traffic violation at about 5:30 Thursday afternoon. A Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department police dog alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle and the two men were detained.

A search revealed drug paraphernalia, syringes and methamphetamine inside.

While searching the driver, 31-year-old Trevin N. Scott of Indianapolis, officers allegedly discovered a small bag of heroin in his clothing. He is being accused of possession of heroin, drug paraphernalia and a legend drug injection device.

The passenger, 30-year-old Ricky D. Miller of Washington, was allegedly found to be carrying 18 grams of methamphetamine in his clothing. He is facing preliminary charges for possessing the drugs and paraphernalia.