Todd County man arrested on drug trafficking, fentanyl possession charges

GUTHRIE, Ky. – A Todd County man is behind bars after authorities say they located items consistent with drug trafficking.

According to a uniform citation, the Guthrie Police Department was patrolling Thursday just before 2 a.m. when it observed a parked truck with two occupants.

Authorities say both occupants ducked inside of the vehicle and began watching the officer.

While the officer was inside of a nearby store, police say the driver moved the vehicle to another parking space on the opposite side.

Authorities say the officer learned the vehicle’s license plate was expired and did not match the vehicle type.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 19-year-old Sebastian Rodriguez of Elkton.

Authorities say the driver exited the vehicle and when asked what he was doing, he stated he was “waiting for a ride.” Police say Rodriguez showed several signs of being intoxicated.

According to police, the passenger was identified as a 16-year-old female.

During a vehicle search, police say they located a needle and aluminum foil containing a powder substance.

Police say Rodriguez stated that the items belonged to another male subject.

Upon a further search, police say they located around 50 foil packets with white residue, Xanax pills, a jar containing fentanyl residue, additional pills, a digital scale, a handgun and small bags.

Authorities say the 16-year-old passenger was released to her guardian.

Rodriguez was transported to the Todd County Jail. During booking, police say they located cocaine in Rodriguez’s possession.

He remains incarcerated on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl), first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (drug unspecified), no registration plates, public intoxication – controlled substance (excludes alcohol), first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (drug unspecified), unlawful transaction with a minor under 18 years of age, first offense – illegal controlled substance, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (cocaine) and first-degree promoting contraband.

His bond is currently set at $15,000 cash, according to jail records.