Laurel canine leads police to drugs during first shift

Laurel, In. — The Laurel police Department canine officer made a drug arrest on his first shift Monday.

The police report says canine Blade gave a positive indication to narcotics during a traffic stop around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kokomo Hill Road and Clay Street. A search uncovered methamphetamine, scales and paraphernalia.

Charles Courtney, of Laurel, and Tiffany Johnson, of Connersville, were bot taken to the Franklin County Security Center.

Blade and his handler completed their certification on August 25, 2017.