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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DEALING CHARGE

(Richmond, IN)--An alleged methamphetamine dealer was caught in Richmond Wednesday afternoon.  32-year-old Heather Sluis was taken into custody near the intersection of South 5th and P Street after what began as a routine traffic stop.  A deputy noticed indicators of drugs, and then a police canine gave a positive indication.  In all, 43 grams of meth was recovered and Sluis was charged with dealing.  Sluis has a record that includes arrests for drugs and burglary.  Kristin Osborn was taken into custody during the same stop, but was charged only with possession.