Russell Springs, KY (August 30, 2021) - On August 29, 2021 at approximately 10:20pmCT, KSP Trooper Austin Cornett was conducting a traffic safety check on HWY 80 and Owenstown School Road in Russell county when he came in contact with 49-year-old Daniel Nelson of Russell Springs. Nelson was operating a 2019 GMC pickup. Tpr. Cornett noticed the driver appeared to be impaired and a strong odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in Troopers locating a marijuana joint, approximately 2 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, several Ziploc bags of marijuana, a digital scale, glass pipes, and over $10,000 cash.
Nelson was arrested and charged with DUI 1st, Failure to Notify Address Change to the Department of Transportation, Trafficking in Marijuana > 8 ounces, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Produce Insurance Card. Nelson was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
