Green County, KY (May 6, 2019) - On Sunday, May 5, 2019 at approx.8:16amCT, KSP Trooper Clint Bale was on routine patrol on Penitentiary Bend Rd when he initiated a traffic stop on a 2004 Nissan Maxima for a traffic violation. Tpr. Bale made contact with the driver of the vehicle, 25-year-old Jessica Jones of Columbia, KY. Consent to search the vehicle was given, resulting in Tpr. Bale locating marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, digital scales and plastic bags.
Jessica Jones was arrested on the following charges: Failure to Wear Seat Belt, Operating a Vehicle with Expired Operator's License, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree (more than 2 grams of Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree (Drug Unspecified), and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
2 passengers were also arrested:
- Joshua Judd, 30, of Greensburg, KY - arrested and charged with Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree (more than 2 grams of Methamphetamine), & Promoting Contraband
- Dustin Jones, 34, of Greensburg, KY - charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree (more than 2 grams of Methamphetamine) and was also arrested on an Outstanding Parole Violation Warrant
All subjects were lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.
