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North Vernon man arrested for meth, OVI

Myers-CourtesyN of VPD

NORTH VERNON, Ind.— The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) arrested a local man for Possession of Methamphetamine and OVI on Tuesday, March 3.

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of U.S. Highway 50 near State Road 7 after observing a driver not wearing a seatbelt. During the pullover, they made contact with the driver, identified as Danny J. Myers II.

While investigating, NVPD allegedly located suspected meth and drug-related items. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Jennings County Jail.

Myers was preliminarily charged with:    

  • Possession of Meth (Level 6 Felony)
  • Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor)
  • Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated - Controlled Substance
  • Driving While Suspended - Prior

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