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266 Grams of Meth Seized During Traffic Stop

Patrick Pullen

By Jessie Williams 

A 27-year-old Adolphus, Kentucky, man is behind bars after local law enforcement seized approximately 266 grams of methamphetamine, along with other drugs, during a traffic stop last Saturday, March 2. 

According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Sergeant Clinton Friar, the officer observed a tan, Chevy truck traveling north on Hwy 141, that matched the description of a vehicle driven by Patrick Pullen, who had a suspended driver’s license.

Sergeant Friar followed the vehicle and verified the license plate belonged to Pullen’s vehicle before initiating a traffic stop. 

After advising Pullen he was being detained for having a suspended driver’s license, officer Friar spoke with the female passenger and could detect a strong odor of marijuana.

Officer Friar then conducted a search of Pullen’s person, and located a baggie in his pocket containing approximately 1.8 grams of a white, powdery substance that he stated was fentanyl.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately 266 grams of a crystalized substance, believed to be methamphetamine, that was separated into 10 clear, Ziploc bags with portioned weights written on each bag.

Also located in the vehicle was a large amount of empty Ziploc bags, approximately 19 grams of marijuana, a digital scale with a crystalized residue on it, a glass pipe with a white residue on it and a small, .25 caliber firearm that was loaded with a bullet in the chamber.

The female passenger stated that Mr. Pullen placed the firearm under the seat and advised her to take ownership of the weapon. 

Mr. Pullen was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, possession of a firearm during a violent felony, possession of methamphetamine for resale, possession of fentanyl and possession of marijuana.

His bond was set at $112,500, and he is scheduled to appear in general sessions court on April 3, 2024.