Field Sobriety test were conducted by Deputy Padgett and as a result Shawn Nuckols 31, of Tompkinsville KY was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle under influence of drugs. It was also found that he was operating on a suspended drivers license for 3 prior DUI’s. Upon taking him in custody during search pills and suspected methamphetamine was found concealed in his belt line.
Nuckols was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of:
– Possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine
-Possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree pills unspecified
– Possession of prescription controlled substance not in original container
– Possession of drug paraphernalia
– Operating a motor vehicle under influence of drugs 4th offense
– Operating on DUI suspended license
– No insurance
Deputy Padgett was assisted by Sheriff Josh Brockman.