North Vernon, IN—Last week, North Vernon Police Department located Kristen E. Smiley, 44, of North Vernon and arrest him on an active arrest warrant after a traffic stop. This arrest led to new drug charges once drugs and paraphernalia were located in Smiley’s vehicle. The arrest warrant was for solicitation of a minor, a level 4 felony.
The officer located Smiley driving his vehicle in North Vernon. Police initiated a traffic stop and after identifying Smiley and took him into custody. During the investigation, police identified that Smiley had been using a THC e-cigarette in the vehicle. Police also allege discovering a small bag of methamphetamine on Smiley’s person.
A search of Smiley’s vehicle discovered approximately 56 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 176 grams of marijuana, 3 vials of a prescription-only steroid, a digital scale, multiple syringes, multiple packaging materials, and smoking devise for both meth and marijuana. Officers also seized $4,420 cash that was located in the vehicle.
Smiley was charged on allegations of a warrant, dealing in a controlled substance, dealing in methamphetamine, dealing in marijuana, possession of a syringe, obstruction of justice, and possession of paraphernalia. Smiley is currently being held without bond per the arrest warrant.
