Area K-9 detects drugs, helps officers find over 6 pounds of meth during traffic stop

Area K-9 detected drugs and helped officers find more than 6 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Butler County, according to Hamilton Police. The Hamilton Police Department said K-9 Snoop assisted his handler, Officer Lesinger, during a stop on Neilan Boulevard in March. During the traffic stop, the dog alerted to the presence of narcotics, prompting officers to search the vehicle. Police reported that officers located over six pounds of methamphetamine, leading to an arrest. The department said the case resulted in felony drug possession and drug trafficking charges and a conviction. The news was shared via a social media post by the department, referencing the assistance provided by the K-9 unit.