A local man is in custody after Columbus police said they found cocaine and methamphetamine in his car after a traffic stop.
Francisco Castillo, 26, 2252 Indiana Ave., was arrested on preliminary charges of possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license, said Sgt. Matt Harris, Columbus police spokesman.
Castillo was stopped at 3:30 a.m. Monday after Columbus police said he disregarded a traffic signal at 25th Street and Marr Road, Harris said.
Officer Kelly Hibbs saw the traffic violation and after speaking with Castillo, learned he did not have a driver’s license, Harris said.
When Castillo got out of his car, Hibbs saw that Castillo was attempting to conceal something in his hand, Harris said. A glass smoking pipe was recovered, Harris said.
A small amount of methamphetamine and cocaine was located inside Castillo’s vehicle, Harris said.
Castillo is being held in the Bartholomew County Jail in lieu of $70,000 bond, jail officials said.
