Traffic Stop Results In DUI, Drug Possession Arrest

Darren Doyle, story:
Two women were arrested and face felony drug possession and other charges after a Friday incident, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office.

Local law enforcement said that a deputy observed a green Chevy pickup traveling west on Nolin Dam Road on December 11, 2020 cross the centerline multiple times; nearly coming to a complete stop. Law enforcement reportedly initiated a traffic stop in Bee Spring where the driver was identified as Martha Hornback (62) of Mammoth Cave.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Hornback showed signs of being under the influence and was asked to undergo several field sobriety tests, all of which Hornback allegedly failed. A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Grace L. Morgan (59) of Clarkson, also showed signs of being under the influence, the Sheriff's Office said. According to law enforcement, consent to search the vehicle was given, where law enforcement discovered suspected marijuana and methamphetamine. Both were arrested where Hornback was charged with:

• Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Substance—1st Offense
• Possess of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree/1st Offense (methamphetamine)
• Possession of Marijuana

Morgan was charged with:

• Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree/1st Offense (methamphetamine)
• Possession of Marijuana
• Public Intoxication—Controlled Substance (excludes alcohol)

Both were lodged in Hart County Jail.