Madison Pair Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop In Ripley Co.

The vehicle was stopped for following too closely and reckless driving.

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(Ripley County, Ind.) – Two people were arrested on drug related charges after a traffic stop in Ripley County.

A Ripley County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle on Tuesday for following too closely and reckless driving.

During a probable cause search of the vehicle, 6.5 grams of cocaine and other drug items were located.

The driver, Dustin Cutshall, 30, and his passenger, Brittany Mefford, 24, both of Madison, were arrested and taken to Ripley County Jail.

Both subjects face several drug related charges. Specifics were not provided.

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