On 8/13/2021 at 3:21 am, deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 Nissan Altima for traffic violations.
30 year old Stephanie Pannell from Benton, KY was operating the vehicle. Pannell stated she had recently purchased the vehicle and did not have proper registration displayed. Pannell was also unable to provide current proof of insurance.
During the investigation, deputies obtained consent to search the vehicle. During the search, deputies located a used syringe in Pannell’s purse that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Pannell admitted to deputies that she used methamphetamine recently.
Pannell was taken into custody and lodged at the McCracken County Jail on the following charges –
Stephanie Pannell –
Drug Paraphernalia (buy or possess)
Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine)
No registration plates
No registration receipts
Failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense