On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at approximately 1:32pmET, KSP Trooper Jonathan Houk responded to assist a motorist on Black-Gnat Rd, 5 miles west of Campbellsville, KY. When Tpr. Houk arrived, he made contact with the driver, 55-year-old Brad Smith of Campbellsville. Tpr. Houk noticed that Smith showed signs of impairment. Consent to search the vehicle was given resulting in 3 small bags of suspected methamphetamine and a large sum of cash being located. Smith was arrested and charged with Failure of Non-Owner to Maintain Required Insurance, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, DUI 2nd, and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree (2nd or greater offense) 2 grams methamphetamine.
Smith was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. KSP Trooper Houk was assisted by Green County Sheriff Robbie Beard.
