Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge for Benton Woman

A Benton woman has been charged on drug offenses following a routine traffic stop.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department, deputies made a routine traffic stop on Benton Road Saturday at 9:59 pm.

Deputies said that the driver, 56-year-old Salene Gile, was allegedly found to be in possession of suspected cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.

Gile was arrested and taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail, charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance, (cocaine), and possession of drug paraphernalia.