Two Jefferson Co. residents arrested on drug charges in North Vernon

North Vernon Police investigated a disturbance

Two Jefferson County residents were arrested Tuesday morning after North Vernon Police investigated a disturbance on State Street at Hurly Drive.

According to the report, officers arrived at 8:28 a.m. and spoke with people at the scene. During the conversations, they became suspicious of drug activity.

A search allegedly uncovered drug paraphernalia, including a syringe, meth smoking device and scales.

Arrested were 28-year-old Cory Meadows and 39-year-old Angela S. Hibbard, both of Madison.

Police say that Meadows is facing preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Syringe, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance and Possession of Paraphernalia. Hibbard is facing preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Legend Drug Violation, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.