Nearly $4K of meth seized in Miami County traffic stop

MIAMI COUNTY — Nearly $4,000 worth of methamphetamine was seized Saturday in Troy during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 and a man is now facing felony charges.

Brian Roose, 36, of Edgerton, was arrested near the Ohio 55 exit on I-75.

Roose allegedly had 74 grams of meth, a scale, packaging materials and other pieces of paraphernalia in his possession when troopers pulled him over around 11:25 a.m., troopers said.

Roose was booked into jail on suspicion of multiple drug and weapons charges, however was not listed as an inmate Wednesday.

Troopers said Roose also had a loaded rifle and a handgun in the vehicle.

If convicted, troopers said Roose could face up to 31 years in prison and a $42,500 fine.