Officer conducts traffic stop and makes arrest

BEDFORD – A Kentucky woman was arrested early Friday, November 4th after a Bedford Police officer conducted a traffic stop for not having plates on a vehicle or a trailer. 

The vehicle was stopped at G and 16th streets and spoke to the male driver and his female passenger 31-year-old Tobi Grider, of Russell Springs, KY. 

Tobi Grider

Initially, Grider provided police with a false name and age. She later admitted her real name and age. She told police she lied because she believed she had outstanding warrants.

Grider admitted she had two suboxone pills but she had a valid prescription for them, however, she was unable to provide proof of that prescription. 

Grider was detained on charges of false informing and possession of a controlled substance.

If you know something, say something. Send an email to drugactivity@lawrencecounty.in.gov or call Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office tip line at 812-545-4700. All calls are confidential.