Elkton man charged with meth trafficking

An Elkton man is facing numerous charges after being arrested by Kentucky State Police following a traffic stop on Sunday.

According to a news release, troopers initiated a traffic stop on vehicle that failed to use a turn signal while turning onto Tress Shop Road in Elkton. Contact with a female operator, and her passenger, 31-year-old Joshua Justice of Elkton.

Investigation reportedly determined that Justice was trafficking in suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.