According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, drug detectives conducted a traffic stop on a car for several traffic violations on Bridge Street in Paducah. Deputies say the driver, 36-year-old Jonathan Griffin of Calvert City, was under the influence of illegal drugs.
During a search of the car, detectives allegedly found heroin and hypodermic needles. Griffin was arrested and lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Police say Griffin had a prior felony conviction out of Franklin County, KY for possession of heroin. He was additionally charged with careless driving, failure to or improper signal, disregarding a traffic light, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.
