Couple Arrested After Traffic Stop

A traffic stop led to two drug-related arrests Tuesday night in Hopkins County.

According to Kentucky State Police, a trooper saw a vehicle parked at a cemetery about three miles north of Dawson Springs. As he approached it, the trooper said he saw a passenger throwing items from the vehicle. The trooper said as he spoke to the passenger, 44-year-old Charles David Hayes of Dawson Springs, he saw packaged controlled substances on the ground. Police said further investigation revealed Hayes also had methamphetamine, digital scales, and prescription Hydrocodone and Aprazolam tablets. Hayes was arrested on several drug possession charges, along with possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with evidence, having an open alcoholic drink in the vehicle, and not having a prescription in the proper container.

Troopers said the driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Sarah E. Hillman of Princeton, failed several field sobriety tests, and also had methamphetamine on her. She was arrested for DUI 2nd offense with aggravating circumstances and possession of meth.

Both suspects were taken to Hopkins County Detention Center.