Scottsville man charged with drug trafficking following traffic stop

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop.

The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force says a traffic stop was conducted on Tuesday. The operator was pulled over for a traffic offense.

Police say the operator of the vehicle is John Whitehead, 41 of Scottsville.

During the investigation, a K9 officer Morgan detected a positive alert.

Police say that 7.3 grams of methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle.

Whitehead is charged with reckless driving and trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine).

Whitehead is lodged at the Allen County Detention Center.