Elkton woman in stolen car arrested

An Elkton woman was arrested for being in a stolen car with drugs Thursday.

Hopkinsville police were called to Southern States on Canton Pike a few minutes before 1 p.m. to check the welfare of a woman in a vehicle.

Officers found 30-year old Heather Hendrix of Elkton inside a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier in the day.

A search allegedly revealed a small amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Hendrix was arrested and charged with felony receiving stolen property and possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.