By rssfeeds-admin LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — Two Kentucky men allegedly had explosives and narcotics during a traffic stop Monday in Anderson County.
Kentucky State Police said authorities stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic violations near Anderson Crossing Drive. The driver was identified as 41-year-old Ronald Coffman, of Mercer County, and the passenger as 36-year-old Zebadiah Murphy, of Anderson County.
According to a news release, police were given consent to search the vehicle and allegedly found illegal narcotics and two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the rear floorboard.
Coffman allegedly told a trooper the explosive contained black powder and lead pellets.
Police said a perimeter was established and a hazardous device unit responded to the scene to remove the devices.
Kentucky State Police said a search warrant was obtained and Murphy’s home near Hammonds Creek Road in Anderson County was searched. Police allegedly found two more IEDs, along with the items needed to manufacture more.
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Authorities also reported finding several firearms, improvised firearm suppressors, and restricted ammunition.
Murphy and Coffman were arrested and lodged in the Franklin County Detention Center.
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