Wingo woman facing charges after traffic stop leads to meth, drug paraphernalia

MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) – A Wingo woman faces drug charges after a traffic stop in Mayfield.

A Graves County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on Ridgeway Street in Mayfield on Feb. 6 around 4 p.m.

During the traffic stop, two people were removed from the vehicle and a search was conducted.

Approximately 22 grams of methamphetamine, a set of digital scales, plastic baggies, a glass smoking pipe and a small amount of cash were located inside a purse in the passenger compartment, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office.

While interviewing the occupants, a passenger in the vehicle, identified as Stephanie Wray of Wingo, admitted ownership of the illegal drugs and paraphernalia, according to the sheriff’s office.

Stephanie Wray, 29, faces charges of trafficking a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) and drug paraphernalia (buy/possess).

The driver was cited for several traffic violations and released after the investigation concluded.

Wray was arrested and taken to the Graves County RC Center where she was then moved to an out of county facility by jail staff.