On October 24, 2017 at approximately 9:57pm Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on US 231 north of Hartford. Through investigation it was determined the driver of a vehicle, Robert C. Coates III, 21 yrs old, of Owensboro, KY was found to be Trafficking in marijuana (8oz to < 5lbs) 1st offense, Trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree, 1st offense – drug unspecified, Possession of marijuana, Possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree/1st offense, drug paraphernalia possession, receiving stolen property, operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs, speeding, and failure to produce an insurance card. Coates was arrested and taken to the Ohio County Jail.