The lack of a license plate on a trailer, led to a local man’s arrest on drug charges.

51-year-old Daniel T. Elifritz of Columbus is facing preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia after the traffic stop yesterday afternoon.

Columbus police say that they noticed the trailer he was pulling did not have a license plate and pulled him over at about 5:20 p.m. in the 600 block of Chestnut Street. Police report that they saw a clear bag containing narcotics inside the vehicle. After he was taken into custody, police also allegedly found methamphetamine and marijuana when they searched his clothing.