Madison Police arrest Carrollton Man on Drug Charges

Innocent until proven guilty

May 15, 2022, Madison Police arrested Robert P. Newberry, 42, Carrollton, Kentucky, on narcotic related charges.  

Madison Police Patrolman Curtis Shelpman stopped Newberry for a traffic violation at the corner of Second and Baltimore Streets. K-9 Officer Ben Flint and his K-9 partner "Meko" assisted Shelpman with the stop. "Meko" conducted an open air sniff around the perimeter of Newberry's vehicle, and gave his handler a positive indication for the presence of narcotics. The subsequent search found Newberry to be in possession of methamphetamine L-6 felony, syringe L-6 felony, and a legend drug A-misdemeanor. Newberry was taken into custody without incident.  

Robert Newberry has the presumption of innocence until otherwise proven guilty. Sergeant Aaron Watson and Sr. Patrolman Josh Nolan also assisted.