Thomas King

Jamie Rudick

On March 26th, 2010, Deputy Gary Mitchell spotted a vehicle being driven by Thomas King of Cave City. Deputy Mitchell had knowledge of a warrant for Mr. King's arrest. Deputy Mitchell turned around and went after the vehicle. Mitchell eventually caught up with the vehicle as it turned down a side road off of Hwy 230. During Deputy Mitchell's investigation he witnessed the passenger, Jamie Rudick kick something under the car. When Mitchell went to see what it was, he found a white plastic container that wasn't there before. Deputy Mitchell found several baggies of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, some syringes and a pill. Both Thomas King age 42 and Jamie Rudick age 30 were arrested at the scene. A child riding in the vehicle was turned over to a family member. Both King and Rudick were charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.