Urbana pair arrested on drug charges after Logan County traffic stop

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Two Urbana residents were arrested Friday night after a traffic stop in Logan County led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl.

According to authorities, Washington Township Police conducted a traffic stop around 8:40 p.m. on State Route 708 at U.S. Route 33 for a traffic light violation.

Police identified the driver as 60-year-old Charles Miller of Urbana.

The passenger was identified as 65-year-old Annette Keller, also of Urbana.

While speaking with the duo, officers noticed several signs of possible drug use.

Miller consented to a search of his person, and officers found a clear plastic bag containing fentanyl in his pocket.

According to the report, Miller also admitted there was additional fentanyl inside his wallet, which officers later recovered.

A probable cause search of the vehicle was then conducted.

During the search, officers discovered a blue tin containing fentanyl near Keller’s belongings.

Miller and Keller were both taken into custody and transported to the Logan County Jail.

Each was charged with possession of drugs.