According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, a Paris, Kentucky man was arrested on various drug trafficking charges on Friday night, August 21, 2020.

Deputy Brandon Smith was conducting patrol duties on South Highway 27 Friday evening when he observed a vehicle cross over the white line several times. Deputy Smith conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Boat Dock Road and Deerfield Lane where he made contact with a female driver. In the course of his investigation, Deputy Smith learned that the driver had picked up her passenger, James Deshaun Washington, age 25 of Glovers Lane, Paris, Kentucky at the Motel
6 earlier in the evening.

Pulaski 911 Dispatch advised Deputy Smith that Mr. Washington was being sought on two Bourbon County District Court Warrants. During Deputy Smith's search of Mr. Washington's person, narcotics and $1893 cash were discovered.
 

A "consent to search" the motel room occupied by James D. Washington was obtained. Deputies discovered a quantity of marijuana, 3 grams of heroin, and 1 gram of cocaine. Methamphetamine (21 grams) was also seized in the search of the motel room.
 

James D. Washington was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center and was charged with the following:
1. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (> or =2grams Methamphetamine).
2. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Heroin).
3. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Cocaine).
4. Trafficking in Marijuana (Less than 8 oz.) 1st Offense
5. Failure to Appear (Bourbon County District Court Bench Warrant).

6. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (< 4 grams Cocaine). (Bourbon County District Court Complaint Warrant).
 

The investigation continues by Deputy Brandon Smith and the Narcotics Division of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
 

Sheriff Greg Speck asked that if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can remain anonymous.

You can leave a tip on our webpage at http://pulaskisheriff.com