Four people were arrested on multiple drug-related charges after two traffic stops resulted in police serving a search warrant at a Columbus home.
Columbus police stopped a vehicle near Eighth Street and Lafayette Avenue at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday for a minor traffic violation, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.
The officers spoke with the driver, Jeremy D. Hedger, 43, of 824 Sycamore St., Harris said. A police canine alerted to the odor of narcotics inside Hedger’s vehicle and a search of the vehicle turned up several clear plastic bags, some containing methamphetamine and heroin.
At 10:50 p.m., Columbus police stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic violation near Ninth and Pearl streets. Officers identified the driver as Steven J. Freiner, 35, of 2121 Pennsylvania St., Harris said. Officers noted Freiner appeared nervous, and a Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department canine alerted to the odor of narcotics in the vehicle, Harris said. During a search of the vehicle, police found methamphetamine, prescription medication and drug paraphernalia, Harris said. Officers learned that Freiner had just left a residence that Hedger owns.
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Shortly before midnight, officers served a search warrant on the residence in the 800 block of Sycamore Street. When searching the residence, officers found heroin, drug paraphernalia including digital scales and a stolen computer tablet, Harris said. Officers arrested Ashley L. Parrott, 30, of 824 Sycamore St., who lives at the home with Hedger, Harris said.
When searching the premises, a man who identified himself as Daniel P. Frodge, 34, Shelbyville, knocked on the door. When Frodge entered the residence, he was detained after officers determined there was a Bartholomew County warrant for his arrest, Harris said. When searching Frodge, officers found a syringe inside his jacket.
- Hedger was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. He was being held in the Bartholomew County Jail in lieu of $132,500 bond, jail officials said.
- Freiner was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. He was being held in the jail in lieu of $67,500 bond, jail officials said.
- Parrott was charged with possession of heroin, maintaining a common nuisance and theft. She was being held in jail in lieu of $70,000 bond, jail officials said.
- Frodge was charged with possession of a legend drug-injection device and a warrant. He was being held in jail in lieu of $157,500 bond, jail officials said.
