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Pikeville - A Shelbiana man has found himself behind bars for a number of violations, all beginning with a traffic stop. Yesterday 32 year old Willie T. McCoy III was driving a tractor without a trailer, on US 23 near the Buckley’s Creek Intersection. That’s where an officer with the Pikeville police department began a pursuit, after the McCoy refused to pull over. According to the citation, McCoy was swerving all over the road, ran a red light and finally stopped after exiting the city. Officer John Hunt stated that McCoy’s pupils were extremely constricted and had no balance. A search of the vehicle uncovered 29 hydrocodone and lead officer Hunt to another offense. 6 checks belonging to another person were found inside the vehicle as well. Officer Hunt contacted the lady on the checks and verified that they had indeed been stolen, leading to McCoy being charged with Criminal Possession of a forged instrument and forgery 2nd degree, possession of a controlled substance 2nd and 3rd degree as well as traffic violations consisting of Fleeing first degree, operating a vehicle under the influence among other charges. McCoy, who even fell asleep in the back of the cruiser, was lodged at the Pike County Detention center and is being held without bond until his court date, September 21st.