February 25th, 2025-Christian County, KY – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Hendersonville, TN man Tuesday night on multiple charges, including outstanding warrants, narcotics trafficking, and weapon violations, following a traffic stop in Oak Grove.
Maurice Ward
Deputies initiated the stop after observing traffic violations. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Maurice Ward, had been seen leaving the Oak Grove Casino prior to the stop.
During the investigation, a K9 unit was deployed, leading to the discovery of contraband inside the vehicle. Deputies recovered drug paraphernalia, fentanyl, and a firearm. As a convicted felon, Ward is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Ward was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:
- Disregarding a Stop Sign
- Failure to Signal
- Trafficking in Fentanyl
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Use of Restricted Ammunition During a Felony
- Two Christian County Failure to Appear Warrants for Traffic Violations
Ward was transported to the Christian County Jail, where he remains in custody
