Bardstown man indicted for allegedly trying to use ‘Whizzinator’ in drug test

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Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, 9 a.m. — A Bardstown man was indicted Wednesday on a variety of drug and weapons charges, including an allegation he tried to use a product called a “Whizzinator” to pass a drug screening test.

Jesse Layne French, 26, of Bardstown, was indicted by a Nelson County grand jury Wednesday for tampering with physical evidence in his alleged attempt to use the “Whizzinator” — which according to its website, comes as a kit that includes a fake penis (available in a variety of colors), urine and a way to warm the urine to body temperature — during a drug screening on Dec. 22, 2014. Tampering with physical evidence is a Class D felony, punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison.

French was also indicted for alleged possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; trafficking in marijuana, less than 8 ounces and complicity to the same; possession of a firearm while committing an offense; possession of drug paraphernalia and complicity to the same; trafficking in controlled substances, first-degree, more than 2 grams heroin and complicity to the same; possession of a controlled substance, second-degree and complicity to the same; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree and complicity to the same (2 counts); possession of a controlled substance, second-degree and complicity to the same; possession of a controlled substance, third-degree and complicity to the same (2 counts); possession of marijuana and complicity to the same; possession of legend drugs and complicity to the same; persistent felony offender, second-degree.

According to the indictment, on Dec. 22, 2014, French allegedly attempted to use the “Whizzinator” and was found in possession of a Smith & Wesson .45 caliber handgun, a Colt model CC5140 and a Davis Industries Model D-32 derringer. The indictment further alleges French — acting alone or in concert with Shannon Marie Kays — possessed more than two grams of heroin and 8 ounces or less of marijuana with the intent to sell or transfer it; possessed marijuana, drug paraphernalia, several handguns, the controlled substances methadone, fentynal, suboxone, tramodol pills and xanax pills, and the legend drug Viagra.

The indictment cites French’s prior felony conviction as the basis for the persistent felony offender charge. Bail was set at $25,000 cash only, plus conditions.

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