ELIZABETHTOWN, KY — The Kentucky State Police is reporting that on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at approximately 6:39 P.M KSP Troopers were actively patrolling the Bluegrass Parkway when they conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Equinox traveling eastbound near the 26 mile marker for equipment and traffic violations. Kentucky State Police arrested two men during the traffic stop after a large amount of illegal narcotics were discovered.
KSP Troopers were granted consent to search by the driver, Jose Padilla-Torres, age 31 of Sonora, Mexico.
During a search of the vehicle, 15 pounds of Methamphetamine and 5.25 pounds of Cocaine were located in various locations inside the vehicle.
The 2 arrested subjects were identified as:
The driver, Jose Padilla-Torres charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance- 1st degree (Cocaine)
- Trafficking in a controlled substance- 1st degree (Methamphetamine)
A passenger, Jose Rodriguez, age 26, also of Mexico charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance- 1st degree (Cocaine)
- Trafficking in a controlled substance- 1st degree (Methamphetamine)
These two individuals were lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.
Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Hardin County Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Ethan Whitlock.
NOTE: According to jail records, both the above mentioned individuals have Phoenix, AZ listed as their address.
# # #
