Traffic Stop Leads to Prison for Rochester Drug Offender

A Rochester man with a prior drug dealing conviction has been sentenced to prison following a recent arrest. Adam Kyle Thompson, 37, was taken into custody in December during a traffic stop in northwest Rochester, where he was a passenger in the vehicle and had an active arrest warrant.

During the traffic stop, an officer searched Thompson and found nearly 40 grams of methamphetamine concealed in his pants. Additionally, approximately 320 grams of marijuana were located in a backpack belonging to him.

Thompson has a history of drug-related offenses, having been convicted of first-degree drug sales in 2017, which resulted in a 7.5-year prison sentence. His criminal record includes felony drug possession in 2023 and another felony charge for fleeing police during a high-speed chase earlier that same year.

The recent arrest underscores Thompson's ongoing legal troubles linked to drug-related activities. His extensive criminal background likely influenced the court's decision to impose a prison term for his latest offenses.

This case highlights the challenges authorities face in addressing repeat offenders in drug-related crimes and the ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse in the community.