Deputies: Athens County traffic stops prompt two drug arrests
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ATHENS -- Two men were arrested Tuesday following traffic stops that led to over $22,000 in narcotics being seized by Athens County Sheriff Deputies.
According to a press release by the Athens County Sheriff Department, one of the two traffic stops were conducted on U.S. 33 and when criminal indicators were observed, K9 Bora was deployed. K9 Bora indicated on the vehicle and a search was later conducted.
"During the stop, Interdiction Units seized approximately 21 grams of suspected heroin, 29 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a digital scale, and a cash amount of $2,455," according to the criminal complaint.
Billy J. Haynes, 31, of Chauncey, was arrested and transported to the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail on two counts of aggravated drug trafficking and two counts of aggravated drug possession, both second-degree felonies.
The second traffic stop was conducted on Ohio 682 in The Plains where contact was made with the driver, Travis Cunningham, 35, of Vincent.
It was found Cunningham had a suspended license and an active warrant for his arrest from the Adult Parole Authority.
During the investigation, deputies recovered suspected methamphetamine and abuse instruments associated with methamphetamine. Cunningham was transported to Southeast Ohio Regional Jail without incident and additional charges are pending lab results.
Deputies later had contact with a subject in the Chauncey area who was found to have approximately 94 grams of suspected heroin. The suspected heroin was seized, and this remains as an active investigation.