Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports a Lexington man is in custody following a traffic stop on Highway 461.

The incident began when Detectives from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division were conducting interdiction on Highway 461. Detectives observed a vehicle travelling South on Highway 461 with expired registration. Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.

Upon stop, the driver was unable to provide current insurance or registration on the vehicle.
While on the stop, Detective Trent Massey and K9 Leo arrived on scene. Detective Massey
conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle, while Detectives continued with normal traffic stop
duties. Following the walk around of the vehicle, Detectives conducted a search of the vehicle.
 

Detectives removed the driver, James Washington, age 49, of Lexington. Detectives also
removed a female passenger and a juvenile from the vehicle.
 

Upon searching the vehicle, Detectives located a baggie containing suspected crack cocaine.
 

Following roadside interviews, Washington was arrested and charged with the following:

• No Registration Plates
• No Registration Receipt
• Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1 st Offense
• Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1 st Degree, 2 nd or > Offense – (> or = 4 grams of cocaine)

The investigation is still ongoing by Detective Trent Massey. Detectives were assisted on the scene by Task Force Officer Dillon Blair, London Police Department, and Deputy Marcus
Harrison.

Sheriff Bobby Jones asks 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 also leave a tip on our webpage at http://www.pulaskisheriff.com.