Russellville man arrested after nearly 40 grams of meth located

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in Hopkinsville.

According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department observed a vehicle traveling down East 18th Street in Hopkinsville on Tuesday, using a turn signal improperly.

Police say they conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, identified as 45-year-old Timmy Christmas of Russellville.

Authorities say after getting consent to search a passenger, the passenger reached for an item in her possession.

Police say she stated Christmas “needed to claim it.”

According to the citation, the passenger stated when the officer’s cruiser lights were on, Christmas threw a bag over to her and told her to hide it. Police say the passenger then hid it in her waistband.

Authorities say the bag contained roughly 40 grams of methamphetamine.

Police say neither individual wanted to claim ownership of the bag.

After speaking with Christmas, police say he was arrested and transported to the Christian County Jail.

He faces charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, failure to or improper signal and license to be in possession.