MAYFIELD, KY – In the early morning hours of January 2nd 2024, at approximately 1:22am, Deputy Tyler Crane conducted a traffic stop at the 19 mile marker of interstate 69 for traffic violations. After making contact with the driver, later identified as Espiridion A. Yanez (37) of Bertram Texas, he was asked to exit the vehicle to conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.
After conducting the test, Yanez was placed under arrest for Driving under the influence of what Deputy Crane suspected to be a controlled substance. After a search of the immediate area to Yanez, a Methamphetamine pipe with residue inside was located.
Further search of the vehicle yielded 2 separate baggies containing methamphetamine, and a 9mm Handgun that was reported and confirmed stolen out of Austin Texas.
Deputy Crane was assisted by Deputy Austin Ramage during the course of this investigation.
Yanez was transported to the Graves County RC center where Jail staff moved him to an out of county facility.
Espiridion A. Yanez, 37 year old male, Charged with the following:
– Receiving stolen property (Firearm)
– Possession of a controlled substance 1st Degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine) (Enhanced)
– Drug Paraphernalia BUY/POSSESS (Enhanced)
– Careless driving
– Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance 1st offense
– No operators/Moped license
