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On Friday, August 21, 2020 at 11:47pmCT, Adair County Sheriffs Deputy Joey Keith initiated a traffic stop on a 2005 Dodge car for speeding on KY 55 north. During the traffic stop and roadside interview, Deputy Keith began to suspect that there were illegal substances in the vehicle. A roadside search was conducted and methamphetamine along with marijuana was located and the occupants were arrested.
The driver, 49-year-old Tyler Bernard of Russell County, was arrested and charged with Speeding, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (methamphetamine), Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Promoting Contraband 1st degree.
A passenger, 34-year-old Kenneth Whittle of Adair County, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (methamphetamine) and Possession of Marijuana. Both men were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
Deputy Keith was assisted by K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin and Chief Deputy Justin Cross.
