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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Bartholomew Co.

Columbus, IN, USA / QMIX 107.3
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Bartholomew Co.

Courtesy of BCSO



COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ronnie Houchens on Sunday, after conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of North US 31 and West Market Place Drive. Multiple syringes, two baggies of a green leafy substance, and a bag of a white crystal substance were allegedly found in his possession.

Houchens was taken into custody, transported to Bartholomew County Jail, and preliminarily charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug injection device, and possession of marijuana.