Brookport fugitive arrested on drug charges

A traffic stop Friday in McCracken County ended with the arrest of a wanted fugitive.

A McCracken County deputy conducted a traffic stop where a passenger was identified as Nichole D. Stewart of Brookport. Stewart had a felony warrant out of Illinois and McCracken County.   

Deputies allegedly found marijuana, methamphetamine and pills.

Stewart was arrested on the warrants and additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.