COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) pulled over a van for going left of center in the 3000 block of S. Gladstone Ave., on Wednesday, just before 11 p.m.
During the traffic stop, a law enforcement K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. While searching it, officers allegedly found about 40 grams of methamphetamine, packaging material, scales, and other drug-related items.
The van's occupants, Melissa Elkins, 46, and Judy Land, 62, both of Columbus, were arrested and placed on a 48-hour hold.
Elkins was charged with Dealing Meth, Possession of Meth, and Possession of Marijuana.
Land was booked for Possession of Meth and Possession of Paraphernalia.
This is a preliminary investigation. All persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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