(Casey County, KY November 5, 2018) On Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 at approx. 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, KY, Trooper Scott discovered 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 (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.
