Kentucky State Police Troopers say a man was arrested for endangering the welfare of minors after he was found driving a tractor trailer while under the influence of Methamphetamine with two juveniles in the tractor trailer.
They say that KSP-Vehicle Enforcement officers stopped the 2001 Freightliner on I-75 at the Northbound Weight Station in Laurel County for a commercial vehicle safety inspection.
The officers say they noticed a foul odor in the tractor trailer. They located an adult female passenger and two young juveniles, ages 7-years-old and 16-months-old. The woman and her children were located inside the passenger/sleeper compartment which was not properly secured, according to the officers.
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They say Williams R. Eichhorn, 36, of Louisville, was operating under the influence of Methamphetamine. After investigating further, they found he was in possession of a concealed firearm, alcohol and that he was placing the two juveniles in an unsafe environment.
He was arrested and charged with Federal Motor Carrier Safety violations, Failure to use Child Restraints, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, DUI and an Outstanding Warrant out of Jefferson County.
The juveniles’ mother, 27-year-old Samantha L. Whittenburg, of Louisville, was arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor and Public Intoxication.
The children were placed with child protective services as the investigation continues.
