MT. VERNON, Ind. (WFIE) - A pregnant woman was arrested during a traffic stop for driving under the influence and drug charges.

Mt. Vernon Police Department say 24-year-old Addyson Brown-Jones was pulled over for an expired license plate, but the officer noticed she was under the influence of drugs.

Brown-Jones was given a oral fluid test which tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamines.

She told officer she had not used drugs due to being pregnant, but had taken benzodiazepine without a prescription.

During a search of her vehicle, authorities found substances that tested positive for meth and fentanyl, THC vapes and other drug-related paraphernalia.

Brown-Jones is being held at the Posey County Jail on charges of possession of narcotics, meth, marijuana and paraphernalia.

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