Traffic stop leads to drug bust
Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller reports that on September 24, 2022, a deputy with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop on Highway 135 for a speeding infraction for 15 miles per hour over. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy spoke to the driver identified as Justin Trinkle. Mr. Trinkle has a suspended driver’s license and is on felony probation with a waiver on file. Mr. Trinkle was unable to provide proof of insurance. The deputy noticed the corner of a bag under the edge of the driver’s seat. The deputy then executed / probation search on the car and located 141.75 grams of a green leafy substance “Marijuana” and $2, 249. The deputy then transported Mr. Trinkle to the Corning Police Department. Deputies then took Mr. Trinkle to his residence in Corning for a probation search. There located in the bedroom was an additional 829.45 grams of a green leafy substance, 29.1 grams of a white powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine, 6.4 grams of white pills identified as hydrocodone in cigarette pack, 26 grams of a mushroom candy schedule 2, a blue plastic tube with a white powder on it, a .22 Cal AR style rifle that had the safety removed making in full auto, and a .380 pistol. Mr. Trinkle was then transported to the jail for booking. Mr. Trinkle was charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule 1 with intent to Deliver, PossessionofaControlled Substance Schedule 6 with intent to Deliver, Possession of a Defaced Firearm Possession of Firearms by Certain persons (x2), Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms Possession of a Controlled substance Schedule 1 greater than 2 grams, Possession of Controlled Substance schedule 2 greater than 28 grams, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Driving on Suspended DL, No proof of liability insurance, Speeding 15 over. Mr. Trinkle is being held at the Greene County Detention Center without bond.
