PREBLE COUNTY — Two people were arrested as a result of an investigation into methamphetamine trafficking.
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The arrests stemmed from a traffic stop on Jan. 8 on U.S. 35 near West Alexandria, where deputies discovered approximately 22 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Deputies got a search warrant for a home in the 100 block of West Oak Street in West Alexandria.
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Deputies said they found multiple distribution baggies, a scale, and other drug paraphernalia.
Brett D. Marker, age 38, was arrested and charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony, and aggravated trafficking in drugs, also a second-degree felony, along with a third-degree felony trafficking charge and a misdemeanor for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Currently, Marker remains in the Preble County Jail with a bond set but not posted.
Carl Reckers, age 58, was also arrested at the residence and charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, and a misdemeanor for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Reckers has since posted bond and has been released from custody.
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