A Clementsville man is facing multiple charges after a Thursday night traffic stop led to a drug investigation.

Casey County Deputies Tyler Luttrell and Austin Harris were leaving a residence on Dry Creek Road around 10 p.m. when they encountered a 2010 Ford Edge blocking the end of the driveway. As deputies approached, the vehicle drove off in the middle of the roadway. A traffic stop was initiated.

Deputy Luttrell approached the passenger side while Deputy Harris spoke with the driver, identified as 44-year-old Jody S. Bandy of Clementsville. Deputy Luttrell recognized Bandy from a recent encounter and was aware he had three active warrants. Bandy was taken into custody, and the warrants were confirmed by dispatch.

Deputies observed signs of impairment. Bandy admitted to using drugs earlier that day and agreed to perform Field Sobriety Tests, which indicated he was under the influence.
During the stop, deputies found $1,142 in cash hidden in Bandy’s shoe. He initially claimed it came from selling jewelry. However, later admitted he had purchased six ounces of methamphetamine earlier that day for $1,000—and had sold the drugs, accounting for the cash.

The vehicle contained two digital scales with suspected meth residue—one in the back and one behind the passenger seat.

Bandy was transported to Casey County Jail.

He is charged with reckless driving, DUI (3rd offense), driving on a DUI-suspended license (aggravated, 2nd offense), failure to wear seat belts, no registration receipt or plates, no insurance, trafficking in methamphetamine (1st degree, less than two grams), and possession of drug paraphernalia.