Woman arrested after found unconscious behind wheel

A Hope woman found unconscious in a vehicle is under arrest on drug-related charges, according to Bartholomew County deputies.

The sheriff’s department reports that 53-year-old Tracy Beeker was found unconscious behind the wheel of her vehicle at a Taylorsville gas station. Syringes and other drug-related items were in plain view.

She was taken to Columbus Regional Hospital for treatment and then arrested on preliminary charges of possession of Legend Drug Injection Devices, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.