Elkton Man Charged With Drug Trafficking in Cadiz

Trigg County Sheriff's deputies made the arrest during a traffic stop on US 68.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:19am

An Elkton man named Jonas Stoltzfus was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Cadiz, Kentucky. Deputies say they pulled Stoltzfus over for several vehicle violations and found he had an outstanding warrant, as well as a handgun and suspected methamphetamine in his possession. His passenger was also cited for marijuana possession.

Why it matters

Drug trafficking and possession of illegal substances are serious crimes that can have significant impacts on local communities. This arrest highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address drug-related offenses in the Cadiz area.

The details

During the traffic stop on US 68 at Main Street in Cadiz on Monday night, Trigg County Sheriff's deputies say they pulled over a motorcycle driven by Jonas Stoltzfus for various violations including failure to illuminate headlamps, no tail lamps, and improper display of registration plates. They discovered Stoltzfus had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, and he was also found to be in possession of a handgun and suspected methamphetamine. His passenger was cited for possession of marijuana.

  • The traffic stop occurred on Monday night, March 24, 2026.

The players

Jonas Stoltzfus

A 45-year-old man from Elkton, Kentucky who was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and other offenses.

Trigg County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Stoltzfus will face a judge to determine if he will be allowed out on bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to combat drug-related crimes in the Cadiz area and the importance of vigilance in addressing these issues that can impact community safety.