Columbia, KY (April 30, 2019) - On Sunday, April 28, 2019 at approximately 10:08pmCT, KSP Trooper Allen Shirley was on a Traffic Safety Checkpoint on Liberty Road in Columbia, KY when he made contact with 28-year-old Rachel Gaskins of Columbia, KY who was operating a 2008 Toyota Camry. Gaskins appeared to be under the influence. Following standard field sobriety tests performed by Tpr. Shirley, a vehicle search was conducted resulting in several syringes and suspected heroin being located.
Gaskins was arrested and charged with:
- DUI 1st (aggravating circumstance)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Heroin)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Reckless Driving
She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
