An alert Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Deputy is responsible for a drug-related arrest. Judy Jackson, department spokeswoman, says that at approximately 1:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Deputy Teancum Clark recognized a driver leaving a local restaurant. Deputy Clark knew that the driver, 27-year-old Eric Keaton of Columbus, had a suspended driver’s license.

Deputy Clark initiated a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Merchants Mile. When Indiana State Police Trooper Craig arrived to assist, his K9 Krieger alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle allegedly resulted in the discovery of syringes, scales with methamphetamine residue, pills and other potential drug-related items. Authorities say that Keaton’s passenger, 31-year-old Lynnsey Lowe of Columbus, was found to be in possession of meth.

Keaton was arrested on a preliminary charges of Driving while Suspended. He has since been released.

Lowe was booked on preliminary charges of Dealing Methamphetamine
Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Legend Drug Injection Devices and a Probation Violation. She is being held without bond.