Earlier today, Sheriff Smith conducted a traffic stop on the Bypass (KY57)/Maysville Rd on a Joseph Logan McKinney of Maysville. Sheriff Smith observed the driver hiding something under his seat. Sheriff Smith detected the odor of Marijuana from inside the car. Upon search of the vehicle, a pistol was located under the driver seat. Joseph states he had a backpack that had various drugs (marijuana and pills) and drug paraphernalia (to include scales, baggies and papers) inside it. Joseph McKinney was charged with the following:
Reckless Driving
No Operators License
Trafficking Marijuana
Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Deg
Poss Drug Paraphernalia
Thank you to the Flemingsburg Police Dept for providing assistance (Chief Bowling, and OFC Rob Conn), and Deputy Welch.
All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
