According to the Mayfield Police Department, a detective was stationary in an unmarked police car at the intersection of 8th Street and West Walnut Street. Police said 26-year-old Michael Embrey approached the passenger side of the vehicle in a curious manner, as if he was needing something.
The detective got out of his vehicle, and made contact with Embrey. Embrey offered his name, then hid his right hand in a pocket. The detective asked what he had in his pocket. Embrey pulled his hand from his pocket, and a baggie of marijuana fell to the ground.
The detective identified himself as a police officer, and grabbed Embrey's wrist. A struggle began, and Embrey grabbed the marijuana, slipped out of his shirt, and took off on foot. A. short time later, with help from a witness, officers found Embrey in a crawl space inside his home.
Embrey was taken into custody without further incident. He's charged with tampering with physical evidence, possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and fleeing and evading police.
He was lodged in the Graves County Jail.
