Three people were arrested after local law enforcement officers recovered more than 13 grams of fentanyl, as well as methamphetamine, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Thursday afternoon.
The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation in regards to sale of narcotics in Columbus, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman. The arrests were part of a Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team investigation.
During the investigation, officers stopped a vehicle driven by Jimmie D. Miller, 42, of Columbus on Columbus’ west side. A CPD police service dog was requested and later alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle.
Miller and his two passengers, Timeeka L. Ramsey, 34, of Columbus and Joshua A. Anderson, 39, of Seymour were detained and later arrested, Harris said.
A search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a large amount of fentanyl along with methamphetamine, synthetic marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Preliminary charges were:
- Miller: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 felony), possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 felony), possession of a look-alike substance and possession of a narcotic drug.
- Ramsey, 34: Possession of a narcotic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a syringe
- Anderson: Possession of methamphetamine, possession of a look-alike substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a legend drug, false informing, Jackson County warrant.
