Bowling Green Teens Arrested For Drug Trafficking At Traffic Stop Near School

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office arrested two Bowling Green teens last night on marijuana trafficking charges during a routine traffic stop near South Edmonson Elementary.

Sheriff Shane Doyle said that deputies made a traffic stop on a vehicle across the street from the school around 9:30pm on Tuesday.

Authorities said that the driver, Baylen Wardlow (18), of Bowling Green, gave consent to search the vehicle. Deputies said they discovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the car and Wardlow, along with Brooklyn Keown (18), also of Bowling Green, were arrested. Keown was said to have been one of three other passengers in the car.

Baylen Wardlow (18), of Bowling Green

Brooklyn Keown (18), Bowling Green

Wardlow was charged with:

• Trafficking controlled substance within 1000ft of school (Class D Felony)
• Drug paraphernalia-deliver/manufacture
• Careless Driving
• License to be in possession

Keown was charged with: 

• Trafficking controlled substance within 1000ft of school (Class D Felony)
• Drug paraphernalia-deliver/manufacture

Both were lodged in the Hart County Jail. They are scheduled to appear in Edmonson District Court on October 24, 2017.