McCracken County man jailed on drug and traffic offenses

A traffic stop last Friday in McCracken County landed an alleged drug dealer behind bars. 

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said just before 1 pm, deputies stopped a vehicle on Starke Avenue in McCracken County.  

The operator of the vehicle was identified as Henry Wilkey and with the help of K9 Oscar, illegal drugs were found in the vehicle.  Officers said approximately 40 pounds of crystal meth was found in the vehicle and on Wilkey's person.

Wilkey was arrested and charged with trafficking in Methamphetamine greater than 2 grams (2nd Offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, not having a driver's license, proof of insurance, and failure to wear a seat belt.