Story Headline:	Carlisle Traffic Stop Ends in DUI, Drug Charges
Author:	West Kentucky Star Staff
	A Paducah woman was arrested Saturday on DUI and drug charges after a traffic stop. At 11 pm, deputies with the Carlisle County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle for an alleged traffic violation. While speaking with the driver, 57-year-old Theresa Walker, deputies say marijuana smoke was coming from inside the vehicle. Additionally, deputies say she attempted to throw a bag of marijuana to keep it from being located. Authorities say she admitted to drinking earlier in the night but denied smoking marijuana. A search of the vehicle reportedly uncovered a partially smoked marijuana joint and a container of gabapentin. She was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, tampering with evidence, no insurance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two equipment violations. She was lodged in the McCracken County Jail.
Published:	Monday, February 22, 2021 4:44 PM
Updated:	Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:45 PM
URL:	http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/Local-Regional/Western-Kentucky/Carlisle-Traffic-Stop-Ends-in-DUI-Drug-Charges.aspx