Two facing marijuana-related charges after traffic stop

November 28, 2018 John Clark

Tykin Stewart. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

Two people are under arrest on marijuana-related charges after a traffic stop Tuesday night in Columbus.

Columbus police stopped a vehicle near 17th and Washington streets at about 8:15 Tuesday night for a minor traffic violation, but the officer noticed the smell of marijuana inside the car. A police dog was brought to the scene and alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle.

A search revealed a loaded handgun under the seat of the driver, 26-year-old Tykin J. Stewart of Columbus; several bags of marijuana being carried by a passenger, 21-year-old Peyton M. Carey of Angola; and a large bag of marijuana inside the engine compartment. That’s according to police reports.

Peyton Carey. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

Stewart is facing preliminary charges of dealing marijuana with a prior conviction, possession of marijuana and carrying a handgun without a license. Carey is being accused of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia.