Benjamin Lewis, 23, of Florida, was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple drug charges following a traffic stop executed by members of the Washington Township Police Department.
Officers initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle along U.S. Route 33 near Township Road 94 for a marked lanes violation. Upon making contact with the driver, Lewis, officers reported inconsistent stories about his travels. Further investigation revealed he was traveling from Colorado to Columbus. K9 Bruno was deployed and alerted on the vehicle.
A probable cause search was conducted and several THC products and approximately 50 psychedelic mushrooms were located.
Lewis was arrested and lodged in the Logan county jail on felony trafficking and felony possession of drugs charges.