Traffic Stop Results in Trafficking Arrests

Fentanyl, Meth, & Marijuana Found

Ronald Smith (46) of Mammoth Cave and Jessica Daugherty (38) of Bowling Green.

Darren Doyle, story:
A Mammoth Cave man and Bowling Green woman were arrested and face multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Friday of last week.

According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Facebook Page, Edmonson County Sheriff James Edward Vincent conducted a traffic stop on February 23rd on Veterans Memorial HWY. The Sheriff stated to the Edmonson Voice that the vehicle was found to be traveling 79MPH in a 55MPH zone.

The driver was identified as Ronald Smith (46), of Mammoth Cave and the passenger was identified as Jessica Daugherty (38) of Bowling Green. The Sheriff also stated the odor of marijuana was detected and that consent to search was given. Various drugs and paraphernalia were discovered inside the vehicle, the Sheriff said. Both individuals were arrested.

Ronald Smith was charged with:

• Speeding 24MPH over limit
• Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense, > or = 2 GMs Methamphetamine
• Trafficking in marijuana, less than 8oz, first offense
• Trafficking in controlled substance, fentanyl
• Trafficking in legend drugs, first offense
• Drug paraphernalia-Buy/Possess
• Operating on suspended or revoked operator's license

Jessica Daugherty of Bowling Green KY was charged with:

• Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense, > or = 2 GMs Methamphetamine
• Trafficking in marijuana, less than 8oz, first offense
• Trafficking in controlled substance, fentanyl
• Trafficking in legend drugs, first offense
• Drug paraphernalia-Buy/Possess

They were transported and lodged in the Hart County Jail, where each are being held on $10,000 bonds, according to Hart County Jail.