Traffic stop leads to drug arrests

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:36 AM

Two young men, brothers, and a woman face various drug charges following a traffic stop Tuesday night in Fulton County.

Joseph E. Fansler, 23, of Lakeville, his brother, Joshua S. Fansler, 21, of Ora, and Mackenzie R. Vanlue, 24, of Fulton, are each charged with possession of methamphetamine after a police dog alerted officers to drugs in their vehicle. They were stopped around 11 p.m. at U.S. 31 and Monticello Road.

Joseph Fansler and Vanlue are additionally charged with possession of paraphernalia, and Joshua Fansler is additionally charged with possession of a Schedule I controlled substance. Joseph Fansler is also charged with possession of paraphernalia.

All three were booked on a $2,500 surety or $500 cash bond at the Fulton County Jail.