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One arrested during traffic stop
new re Drug Arrest
Barton County Sheriff’s deputies made an arrest during a traffic stop at 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday in the 900 Block of U.S. 56 near the City of Ellinwood, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. According to reports, Michael “Spike” Croslin, 47, of Hobart, Okla. was taken into custody and booked on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of opioids, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Croslin was also charged with various traffic violations.Officers stopped the vehicle for a tag and other traffic violations.