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Police spot Burglary Suspect in Car then discover Drugs after stopping It in Manchester area

Manchester, KY - On April 4, 2017 MPD Assistant Chief Patrick Robinson was working on a burglary when he observed a Mercedes car drive by with the suspect of the burglary sitting in the passenger side seat.

MPD Assistant Chief Robinson stopped the vehicle on Highway 80 in the area of Manchester.

Assistant Chief Robinson noticed the driver shoving items into his mouth and the passenger hiding items.

Officer Kelly Johnson arrived to back up Assistant Chief Robinson.

Officers was given consent to search the vehicle and discovered:

  • A large quantity of Pills
  • Marijuana
  • Scales

The driver of the vehicle Terry Godsey was arrested and charged with:

  • Trafficking in a controlled substance

This individual was lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.

The passenger Charles Duff was arrested for the Burglary of Pats Snack Bar.

Photos are courtesy of the Clay county Detention Center.

The Clay County Sheriffs Office and KSP also assisted on the stop.

Source: Manchester Police Department

 

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