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Casey Co. traffic stop leads to drug arrest


NOTE: An arrest is not a finding of guilt. An individual placed under arrest is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

By Tpr. Nick Hale

Casey Co., KY - On November 3rd, 2018, at approximately 7:19pmET, while on routine patrol Trooper Zach Scott initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Pontiac for a cancelled registration plate violation. Upon contact with the driver, 25 year old Jesse Galloway of Liberty, Trooper Scott noticed a small glass pipe in plain view, in the center console, with suspected methamphetamine residue inside of it.

Consent to search was given, resulting in 4 small bags of suspected methamphetamine, scales, prescription pills, 2 firearms, and a large sum of cash being located.


Trooper Scott arrested and charged Galloway with no registration plates, no registration receipt, trafficking in a controlled substance, 2nd degree 1st offense- > or = 10 D.U. amphetamine, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense- ( 2 grams methamphetamine), DUI 3rd aggravating circumstance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, defacing a firearm and failure of owner to maintain required insurance.

Galloway was lodged in the Casey County Detention Center. Trooper Scott was assisted by Trooper Allen Shirley.


This story was posted on 2018-11-05 15:55:51
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