Driver and Passenger Arrested for Possessing Marijuana and Meth
Posey County – Last night at approximately 8:05, Trooper Dustan Rubenacker stopped the driver of a 2005 Ford Explorer for having a defective license plate light. The traffic stop occurred in the Huck’s parking lot located at 9th and Main Street in Mt. Vernon. The driver was identified as Kayla R. Rhodes-Powell, 28, of Evansville. A passenger was identified as Jessy Durham, 28, of Evansville. While talking to the driver, Rubenacker detected an odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. A few minutes later, Master Trooper Kevin Waters and his K-9, Andy, arrived to assist. While walking around the vehicle the K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed small amounts of marijuana and meth. Rhodes-Powell and Durham were arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
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Kayla R. Rhodes-Powell, 28,1801 Stinson Avenue, Evansville, IN
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Possession of Meth, Class 6 Felony
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Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
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Jessy Durham, 28, 1020 North 3rd, Evansville, IN
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Possession of Meth, Class 6 Felony
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Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor.
Arresting Officer: Trooper Dustan Rubenacker, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper Brent Gramig, Trooper Brandon Deig,Trooper Seth Rainey and Master Trooper Kevin Waters and his K-9, Andy
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