I-71 traffic stop yields 20 lbs. of pot, thousands in cash

Police arrested an Oklahoma man traveling Interstate 71 in Oldham County with 20 lbs. of marijuana and thousands in cash.

Arthur Penrod, 72, of Oklahoma, is housed in the Oldham County Jail.

According to Kentucky State Police, a traffic stop in the early morning hours of Dec. 22 near mile-marker 24 yielded one ounce of cocaine, 20 lbs. of marijuana, 4.2 oz. marijuana sees and $11,570 in cash.

Police arrested the driver, Arthur Penrod, 72, of Inola, Okla., on charges of trafficking in marijuana and possession of a controlled substance.

Penrod is housed in the Oldham County Jail and was also arrested on four warrants.

His arraignment has not been scheduled in Oldham County.