Several syringes and suspected heroin was located.
Columbia, KY (April 30, 2019) – On April 28th, 2019 at approximately 10:08 PM CST Trooper Allen Shirley was on a Traffic Safety Checkpoint on Liberty Road when he made contact with 28 year old Rachel Gaskins of Columbia, KY who was operating a 2008 Toyota Camry. Gaskins appeared to be under the influence. Following standard field sobriety tests performed by Tpr. Shirley a vehicle search was conducted resulting in several syringes and suspected heroin being located. Gaskins was arrested and charged with DUI 1st ( aggravating circumstance) , possession of a controlled substance of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (heroin.) possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving . Gaskins was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.