The stop occurred on Highway 125 just outside Scotland Neck.
McKeel identified Tiffany Nicole Poythress as the driver and during a probable cause search, with assistance from Halifax County Sheriff's Office dog handler J. Bozard, Scotland Neck Police Chief John Tippett and one of his officers, T. Parker, the drugs and syringe were discovered and seized.
McKeel arrested and charged Jeffery Brad Timberlake II, 31, of Jackson, with felony possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Poythress, 27, of Roanoke Rapids, was charged with simple possession of schedule IV and prescription label not present. She was also issued a written warning for driving at a speed that could constitute a hazard.
Timberlake received a $5,000 bond and Poythress a $1,000 bond. Both have June 22 court dates.
