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Two arrested in methamphetamine-dealing investigation

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Two people were arrested Wednesday as part of an investigation into a methamphetamine dealing ring in Bartholomew County.

The Bartholomew County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team along with the Columbus Police Intelligence Led Policing Unit stopped two vehicles Wednesday after receiving a tip about the drug- dealing.

Curtis S. Reeve. Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

53-year-old Curtis S. Reeve of Columbus, was arrested after authorities discovered drugs and paraphernalia in his vehicle including 85.5 grams of methamphetamine, 66.5 grams of marijuana, controlled substances, legend drugs and a digital scale. He is facing charges including dealing and possessing methamphetamine and marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and a legend drug.

The second driver, 30-year-old Nathan E. Jost, of Nashville was arrested on preliminary charges of dealing and possessing methamphetamine, possession of drug-related paraphernalia, maintaining a common nuisance and driving while suspended with a prior conviction.

Nathan E. Jost. Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

A search warrant was also executed at a home in the 7900 block of West Goeller Road where authorities found about a quarter pound of methamphetamine, along with packaging materials, drug paraphernalia and a digital scale.

 

 

 

 

Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.
Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.
Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.