At 6 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Casey County Deputy Jacob Atwood observed a green 1997 Chevy Blazer on Chestnut Level Rd with an obscured rear license plate, towing a trailer. The vehicle turned onto S Fork Creek Rd without signaling, prompting a traffic stop at the intersection of S Fork Creek Rd and Henson Creek Rd.

The driver, identified as 40-year-old Charles R. Prewitt of Louisville, provided his social security number for identification, stating he did not have a license. Prewitt's license was found to be suspended due to a DUI, and his provided insurance card had expired on 11/24/2024. Unable to provide valid insurance, Prewitt was arrested.

Passengers in the vehicle, Mandy Allen and Frederick Turpin. Dispatch confirmed that Mandy M. Allen, 24 of Liberty, had an active parole warrant. She was placed under arrest.

During the search of the vehicle, Deputy Atwood discovered a cloth eyeglass container wedged between the driver seat and console, containing a plastic bag with suspected methamphetamine and a red butane lighter. An unused glass pipe was found in the center console.

Deputy Austin Harris arrived to assist. Upon questioning, Allen admitted the methamphetamine was hers. During the continued search, Deputy Harris found a glass pipe with methamphetamine residue under the seat where Allen had been sitting. Despite the substance being found on Prewitt's side, Allen repeatedly claimed ownership.

Both Allen and Prewitt were transported to Casey County Jail. Allen was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree/2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Prewitt faced charges of Driving on a DUI Suspended License, Failure to Signal, and No Insurance.