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A March 23rd preliminary hearing is scheduled for a Dewey man who is facing drug violations.  23-year old Dakota Scott Bricker is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, acquire proceeds from a drug activity, and obstructing an officer.  Last month, Bartlesville police conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Santa Fe where a car had a brake light not working.

According to a court affidavit, a K-9 showed a change in behavior when the dog sniffed out drugs.  The suspect took off running on Santa Fe and was caught a short time later.  The authorities found a bag of hydrocodone and a bag of 44 grams of meth.  Bricker's wallet had over $3,500 in cash and numerous cards with the suspect's name on them. 

Bond remains at $150,000.