Hardin man facing drug charges following Marshall County traffic stop

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) — A Hardin man is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Marshall County on Monday, Oct. 26.

According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle near Capp Springs Road and U.S. 68 East around 9:39 p.m. for traffic violations.

During the stop, deputies identified the driver as 55-year-old John L. Garnett of Hardin.

Authorities said Garnett was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana.

According to the sheriff’s office, Garnett was out on bond in connection with multiple firearm- and drug-related cases in Calloway and Marshall counties at the time of the traffic stop.

Garnett was cited and released due to unrelated medical concerns, deputies said.

He faces the following charges:
– First-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first offense
– Possession of drug paraphernalia
– Possession of marijuana
– Careless driving
– Inadequate muffler