BEDFORD– A Bedford man and woman were arrested Sunday afternoon after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
According to a probable cause affidavit from Officer Michael Bell of the Bedford Police Department, at approximately 2:56 p.m. on March 9, officers were dispatched to a report of two individuals using illegal drugs in a red soft-top Jeep on Michael Avenue in Bedford. The anonymous caller noted that one of the individuals appeared to be going in and out of consciousness.
Upon arrival, Officer Bell observed a male, later identified as Derick Terrell, exiting the vehicle. Terrell was described as having red, glassy eyes and constricted pupils. Inside the Jeep, officers found a female, identified as Mackenzie Henderson, who is known to the police from previous narcotics-related incidents. Both Terrell and Henderson initially denied using any illegal drugs.
While speaking with Henderson, Officer Bell noticed several suspicious items inside the Jeep, including burnt tin foil, which is commonly used for consuming narcotics. A subsequent search revealed further incriminating evidence, including a rubber tourniquet, bloody paper towels, and an electronic scale, all indicative of drug use and trafficking.
Henderson was asked to exit the vehicle, during which officers discovered syringes, several metal caps with residue, and a folded piece of paper containing a powdery substance. The substance, later tested positive for fentanyl, led to Henderson’s detention.
A K9 unit was brought to the scene and alerted officers to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. A thorough search uncovered multiple syringes, unused plastic bags, and a “bindle” containing fentanyl. During a separate search of Terrell, officers found additional narcotics, including cocaine and methamphetamine.
Both Henderson and Terrell were arrested and transported to the Lawrence County Jail. Items collected from the scene were tested and confirmed to contain fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
Henderson now faces several charges, including dealing in a narcotic drug, possession of a narcotic drug, unlawful possession of a syringe, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The investigation continues, and authorities are working to determine the Jeep’s ownership, as the vehicle’s license plate was found to be mismatched.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
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