Woman drives to State Police post intoxicated; arrested for DUI

COAL RUN, Ky. –  A Pike County woman was arrested for DUI in the parking lot of Kentucky State Police Post 9 on Saturday afternoon following an alleged argument with her boyfriend.  Just after 1pm, 36 year old Elaine Heldreth of Freeburn, drove to Post 9 where she told dispatchers she needed help.  However, when a Trooper arrived to talk with her, she appeared intoxicated and was attempting to leave. The trooper also noticed Heldreth had a small child in the backseat, not in a booster seat.  According to the arrest citation, Heldreth admitted to the Trooper she had been smoking meth.  She was arrested on several charges, including DUI, endangering the welfare of a minor and disorderly conduct.  She was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.