Kentucky State Police arrested a Marshall County woman
Friday afternoon during a traffic stop. About 6 p.m., Trooper Eric
West stopped a passenger car being driven by Amber Howard on Highway 68 near Holland
Road in Marshall County. During the stop, Trooper West located several baggies of
suspected methamphetamine, numerous pills and drug paraphernalia.
Amber D. Howard, age 33, of Briensburg, was arrested and charged with First
Degree Trafficking a Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), First
Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone), Third Degree Possession
of a Controlled Substance (Alprazolam), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and
Prescription Controlled Substance not in Proper Container. She was lodged in the
Marshall County Detention Center.
The investigation is continuing by Trooper Eric West. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at
1-800-222-5555.