OWENSBORO, Ky. (June 24, 2018)—A Kentucky State Police trooper conducted a traffic stop on East 2nd Street in Owensboro around midnight for a traffic violation.
During the stop, the trooper determined the driver, identified as Lamar N. Ingram, 42 of Louisville to be under the influence. When the trooper took Ingram into custody, he located a large amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine and a loaded pistol in the vehicle. Ingram was arrested and charged with:
1. Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 2nd Offense-Methamphetamine
2. Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, 1st Offense
3. Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
4. Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
5. Careless Driving
6. Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operators License
Ingram was transported and lodged in the Daviess County Detention Center in Owensboro.
Photo courtesy of the Daviess County Detention Center.
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at: (1-800-222-5555). Citizens can call to confidentially report impaired drivers or any criminal activity. You may also download the free KSP mobile phone app. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
