Two arrested on drug charges on North National Road

Erin M. Jenkins
Erin M. Jenkins
Kevin Hull
Kevin Hull

Two people were arrested on drug charges Sunday evening after Columbus police allegedly saw drugs in their vehicle.

35-year-old Erin M. Jenkins, of Columbus, and 27-year-old Kevin E. Hull, of Hope were arrested after officers allegedly saw a corner cut bag and syringes in view inside the vehicle in the 1700 block of North National Road at about 7:30 p.m., says Lt. Matt Harris, spokesman for the police department.

As Hull was searched, officers allegedly located a cigarette pack in his pants pocket containing heroin.  Officers searched Jenkin’s purse and located additional heroin as well as methamphetamine, Harris said.

Jenkins is facing preliminary charges of possession of heroin, methamphetamine and an injection drug device. Hull was arrested on suspicion of possession of heroin and of an injection drug device.