Multiple suspects are facing a variety of drug trafficking and related charges after the Hopkins County Grand Jury issued indictments from its February session.
A true bill was returned on Bobby Riley of Hanson on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance – fentanyl, possession of marijuana, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, first-degree persistent felony offender, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle on a revoked or suspended license.
The charges against Bobby Riley stem from a traffic stop for multiple violations on Interstate 69 in January. During the investigation, Madisonville Police said officers uncovered suspected meth and fentanyl, marijuana, prescription pills, digital scales, and glass pipes.
Officers reported that the suspected crystal meth weighed approximately 669.4 grams, equivalent to 2,677 dosage units. In addition, police said a bag of suspected fentanyl-laced powdered meth weighed 37.6 grams, or about 376 dosage units.
Shaphane Stowe of Hopkinsville was indicted on charges of careless driving, first-degree fleeing or evading police, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine, trafficking marijuana, second-degree wanton endangerment, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence.
Stowe’s charges were the result of a traffic stop on Interstate 69 in December. According to Madisonville Police, officers noticed the smell of marijuana and saw marijuana debris on Stowe, who also showed signs of impairment.
While officers waited for backup, police said Stowe sped away, nearly striking the officer. During a pursuit, police said Stowe threw a bag containing suspected drugs from his car before stopping and being arrested.
During a search, police said they found a large quantity of suspected meth both inside and outside the vehicle where the bag was discarded, in addition to marijuana found in Stowe’s possession.
A true bill was returned on Jason Williams of Madisonville on charges of trafficking marijuana, trafficking synthetic drugs, first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, first-degree possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, convicted felon in possession of a handgun, reckless driving, disregarding railroad crossing flashing lights, first-degree fleeing or evading police, second-degree fleeing or evading police, first-degree persistant felony offender, and three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment,
Williams was arrested in January after Madisonville Police tried to stop him, knowing that his license was suspended. Police said he fled from officers, drove around lowered railroad crossing arms as a train approached, and jumped from his moving car near the Old Earlington School before being run over by his vehicle and running into nearby woods, where he was apprehended.
Justin Williams of White Plains was indicted on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, third-degree fleeing from police, and a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Williams charges are from a January incident when Hopkins County deputies went to his home on South Church Street to serve two active warrants. As they arrived, deputies said Williams attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended after a brief foot chase.
During a search, deputies reportedly found a large bag of suspected methamphetamine and two capped syringes in his pocket. Deputies said they also found firearms, drug paraphernalia, and ledgers indicating drug transactions in his vehicle. Authorities reported approximately 23 grams of meth were seized.
The grand jury indicted Adelia Guy of Madisonville on a charge of trafficking in synthetic drugs from an incident on August 13, 2025, that was investigated by the Kentucky State Police.
