Frank Lewis

PDT Staff Writer

Confiscation of 270 Oxycodone pills and 122 grams of heroin has resulted in the arrest of a Michigan man. James Earl Brown, 46, of Muskegon, Mich., is charged with possession of heroin, a felony of the first degree, and possession of Oxycodone, a second degree felony.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers stopped a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze on south bound U.S. 23 near Lucasville at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for a traffic violation. Troopers said they observed criminal indicators. A search ensued, resulting in the discovery of 122 grams of heroin and 270 Oxycodone pills, with a combined street value of $26,400.

Brown was arrested and incarcerated in the Scioto County Jail.

This arrest continues the trend of drug arrests of Michigan residents in the area.

Frank Lewis may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 252, or at flewis@civitasmedia.com.