Hartsville man facing drug charges after traffic stop

A wanted Hartsville man is facing more drug charges after he was spotted by Columbus police yesterday afternoon.

25-year-old Robert W. Hiatt was seen by officers at about 5:35 p.m. yesterday driving near Ross and Ohio streets. Knowing he was wanted on two Bartholomew County warrants, police pulled the vehicle over and arrested him. At the jail, staff found he was carrying a small case with syringes, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine.

He is facing charges for possessing the items, as well as trafficking with an inmate and driving while suspended.