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Passenger arrested on drug charges after Murray stop

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Murray Police arrested a passenger on drug charges after the vehicle she was in was stopped for a traffic violation Tuesday night. The traffic stop took place along North 12th Street just before 10 p.m. Tuesday. In the course of the stop, a Murray Police K9 hit on the possibility of drugs in the vehicle. The passenger, 39-year-old Leah Newcomer, was reportedly determined to have methamphetamine in her possession. She was arrested and charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. A computer check also revealed an outstanding warrant for Newcomer, accusing her of failure to pay in a separate case. Advertisement Passenger arrested on drug charges after Murray stop Advertisement Latest Local & Regional Local & Regional 43 minutes ago Local & Regional an hour ago Local & Regional 7 hours ago Local & Regional 8 hours ago Local & Regional 10 hours ago ADVERTISEMENT Most Read > ADVERTISEMENT Latest Local & Regional Local & Regional 43 minutes ago Local & Regional an hour ago Local & Regional 7 hours ago Local & Regional 8 hours ago Local & Regional 10 hours ago Advertisement ADVERTISEMENT