Marshall County traffic stop leads to search of home; drug trafficking charges for two

A traffic stop in Marshall County on Tuesday led to the arrest of two people on drug trafficking and other charges.

Deputies stopped a vehicle for an alleged traffic violation. The stop reportedly uncovered drugs and led to the search of a home in Fairdealing, where they said more drugs, including meth, marijuana, and opiates, were found.

Kenneth Bice and Nathaniel Ortiz were arrested and taken to the Marshall County jail.

Both Bice and Ortiz were charged with possession of meth and marijuana. Bice was additionally charged with trafficking in meth, opiates, and marijuana.