COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) took a local man into custody on Thursday, August 21, and charged him with methamphetamine possession and dealing meth.
As a result of a Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) investigation, 35-year-old Joshua Nicholas of Columbus was apprehended. Nicholas was arrested during a traffic stop during which a positive alert was detected from a BCSO K9 on his vehicle.
The subsequent search of the car resulted in the alleged discovery of about two ounces of meth, a digital scale, and packaging material.
Nicholas remains in custody at the Bartholomew County Jail on a 72-hour hold on the charges of;
- Dealing methamphetamine
- Possession of meth
- Possession of marijuana.
This is a preliminary investigation. All persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Nicholas-Courtesy-BCSO
