Local woman arrested on drug charges

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A Seymour woman was arrested on several drug-related charges including dealing in heroin after a traffic stop.

Columbus police officer Drake Maddix stopped a vehicle driven by Caitlin A. Rhodes, 24, of 301 Highlawn Ave., Seymour, at 4:35 a.m. Tuesday near Carrie Lane after observing a traffic violation, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.

Maddix spoke to Rhodes and determined she had a suspended driver’s license, Harris said. During a search, officers found heroin, methamphetamine, prescription medication and drug paraphernalia, including a digital scale, inside Rhodes’ purse and vehicle, Harris said.

Rhodes was arrested on preliminary charges of:

  • Felony dealing in heroin
  • Felony possession of heroin
  • Felony possession of methamphetamine
  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Driving while suspended with a prior conviction
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia

Rhodes was being held in lieu of $167,500 bond in the Bartholomew County Jail, jail officials said.

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