Driver and Passenger Arrested for Possessing Marijuana and Meth

Posey County – Last night at approximately 8:05, Trooper Dustan Rubenacker stopped the driver of a 2005 Ford Explorer for having a defective license plate light. The traffic stop occurred in the Huck’s parking lot located at 9^th and Main Street in Mt. Vernon. The driver was identified as Kayla R. Rhodes-Powell, 28, of Evansville.  A passenger was identified as Jessy Durham, 28, of Evansville.  While talking to the driver, Rubenacker detected an odor of marijuana inside the vehicle.  A few minutes later, Master Trooper Kevin Waters and his K-9, Andy, arrived to assist. While walking around the vehicle the K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics.  A search of the vehicle revealed small amounts of marijuana and meth.  Rhodes-Powell and Durham were arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Kayla R. Rhodes-Powell, 28,1801 Stinson Avenue, Evansville, IN

1. Possession of Meth, Class 6 Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor

• Jessy Durham, 28, 1020 North 3^rd, Evansville, IN

1. Possession of Meth, Class 6 Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor.

Arresting Officer: Trooper Dustan Rubenacker, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Trooper Brent Gramig, Trooper Brandon Deig,Trooper Seth Rainey and Master Trooper Kevin Waters and his K-9, Andy