Woman Arrested On Meth Charges After Traffic Stop

Jenna M. Dunn (36) of Smiths Grove.

Edmonson Voice Report:
One woman was arrested and faces a felony drug charge and more after careless driving led to a traffic stop and the discovery of meth, the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office said.

The Sheriff's Office stated that around 1:30 pm on Sunday, August 22, 2021, a deputy observed a Chevrolet Lumina traveling north on KY HWY 259 N weaving in its lane of travel. A traffic stop was initiated and the operator stopped in the middle of the road before then being instructed by the deputy to move to an open driveway, the Sheriff's Office reported. The vehicle’s operator was identified as Jenna M. Dunn (36) of Smiths Grove.

Dunn allegedly admitted to having methamphetamine in the vehicle and after a search was conducted, the deputy discovered suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to the Sheriff's Office. Also located on Dunn’s person was additional suspected methamphetamine, the Sheriff's Office stated.

Dunn was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (methamphetamine)
• Drug Paraphernalia—Buy/Possess
• Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance, 1st Offense
• Careless Driving

​She was lodged in Hart County Jail.