Driver Hands Deputy Bag of Pot
A deputy sent for backup after they pulled over a car on US 52 and noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Additionally, the driver handed the officer a bag of marijuana. The deputy also sent for the Ohio State Patrol.
Police allowed the man to leave the scene after a ride showed up to take him home.
Drugs Discovered After Traffic Stop on Gallia Pike
Officers detained a man after a traffic stop on Gallia Pike just after 2 am.
Police pulled over a vehicle with Kentucky plates, and a deputy discovered a crystal substance they believed to be drugs inside the vehicle.
Police impounded the substance.
Man Arrested After Passing Out Behind the Wheel of Car
Just after 11 am, officers responded to Bertha Avenue for a report of a man slumped over the wheel of a car.
Officers took the man into custody for driving under the influence, using weapons while intoxicated, and possession of a controlled substance.
Police had the vehicle towed to the impound lot and transported the man to the Scioto County Jail.