TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A routine traffic stop in Monroe County led to the arrest of 20-year-old Ta’quan E. Howard on multiple drug charges.
On January 23, officers with the Tompkinsville Police Department pulled over Howard’s vehicle for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, prompting a search.
The search resulted in the discovery of 2.1 grams of suspected marijuana, 6.2 grams of suspected cocaine, 996 M30 fentanyl pills, and $732 in cash. As a result, Howard was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree possession, and other drug-related offenses.
Howard was taken to the Barren County Detention Center, where he remains in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 28 to face the charges.
This arrest highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug-related crimes in the region. Authorities are continuing to investigate the case.
