Elizabethtown police arrested a Louisville couple on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop for expired tags.
Monday night, police observed a 2006 Chevrolet truck, being driven by 48-year-old Robert Burnette, with expired registration tags. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the cab of the truck.
During a search of the vehicle, police located five grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, scales, and cash, according to a report by The News-Enterprise.
Burnette and his passenger and wife, 47-year-old Terri Burnette, were arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Robert Burnette was additionally charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license and no registration plate.
Both suspects were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. Terri Burnette was later released on a $10,000 unsecured bond.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
