A traffic stop in Taylor County leads to a drug arrest.

Around 8:30pm Saturday, December 29, 2018 KSP Trooper Jake Harper was on patrol 2 miles south of Campbellsville on KY 55 when he initiated a traffic stop on a 2014 Dodge Journey for speeding. The driver was 31 year old Andrew Spaulding of Campbellsville. Tpr. Harper noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search led to the discovery of a small bag of marijuana, a small bag containing suspected cocaine, and digital scales. 

Spaulding is charged with speeding 22 MPH over limit, DUI, possession of marijuana & drug paraphernalia, and trafficking in cocaine. He was lodged in the Taylor County Jail.