WHITESVILLE, Ky. (April 11, 2018)— Around 8:15pm, a Kentucky State Police trooper conducted a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of KY 764 on a vehicle operated by Jeremy D. Payne, 42 of Owensboro.

 During the stop, Payne fled on foot. The trooper caught Payne and discovered him to be in possession of methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia.

Payne was arrested and transported to the Daviess County Detention Center.

He was charged with:
1) Possession of Methamphetamine, 2nd Offense
2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
3) Careless Driving
4) Excessive Window Tint
5) Fleeing/Evading Police on Foot

Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at: (1-800-222-5555). Citizens can call to confidentially report impaired drivers or any criminal activity. You may also download the free KSP mobile phone app. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.