Hopkinsville Police arrested 31-year-old Janette Thach of Springfield, Massachusetts for drug trafficking on Saturday following a traffic stop.
According to a report, an officer witnessed Thach speeding on Fort Campbell Boulevard and conducted a traffic stop. While approaching her car, the officer reportedly witnessed Thach attempting to hide something near her bag.
Then while she was retrieving her insurance documents from her glove compartment the officer allegedly observed a mason jar containing marijuana. Thach and a passenger in her car were detained while officers further searched her car.
A search of the vehicle reportedly yielded more marijuana, wrapping papers, a scale and twenty ecstasy pills.
Thach was charged with speeding, possession of marijuana, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.