Deputies initiate traffic stop, leading to methamphetamine arrest

MARSHALL Co., Ky., (KBSI) – Marshall County sheriff’s deputies initiated a traffic stop on North 12th Street at Octane Drive around 10 p.m. on March 29, 2025.

A K-9 unit assisted in conducting an open-air sniff of the vehicle, which indicated the presence of illegal drugs. A search of the vehicle yielded a small quantity of drugs, and passenger Chad J. Smith, 43, of Murray, Kentucky, was found to be in possession of 3.8 grams of methamphetamine.

Smith was arrested and transported to the Calloway County Detention Facility. While at the jail, Smith allegedly attempted to destroy or hide methamphetamine concealed on his person. During a subsequent search, he attempted to dispose of another bag of meth and resisted being placed in handcuffs.

Smith faces charges including:

Trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree (Class D felony)
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Promoting contraband, first degree (Class D felony)
Tampering with physical evidence (Class D felony)
Resisting arrest