Sheriff Bobby Jones reports two Bronston men are in custody following a traffic stop in
the Shopville community on Saturday night.

The incident began when Deputy Grant Bryant was on Highway 461 conducting his normal
duties when he observed a black Dodge Challenger, with expired registration. The vehicle turned on Old Mount Vernon Road, where Deputy Bryant conducted a traffic stop. After stopping the vehicle, Deputy Bryant witnessed a Dodge Caliber stop behind him. Deputy Bryant observed the driver of the Caliber, Johnathon Welty, age 34 of Bronston, change positions with a passenger, Shane Deffenbaugh, age 27, of Bronston. Deputy Bryant was familiar with Welty and knew he had a suspended driver’s license. Deputy Bryant detained that vehicle as well.

Deputy Caleb Wesley arrived on scene to assist, along with Deputy Dylan West and his K-9
Rocky. Deputy West deployed Rocky to conduct a free air sniff of both vehicles. Following the free air sniff, Deputy West determined that K-9 Rocky indicated the presence of illegal
substances in both vehicles.
 

Deputies conducted a search of both vehicles. Inside of the Caliber, Deputies located
approximately 205.2 grams of methamphetamine. Inside of the Challenger, Deputies located marijuana and a syringe inside of a purse. The driver of the Challenger, Caitlyn Fragosa, age 31, of London, claimed the items in the purse belonged to her.

Fragosa was issued a citation by Deputy Dylan West for the following:
- No/Expired Registration Plates
- No/Expires Kentucky Registration Receipt
- Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
 

Johnathon Welty was arrested by Deputy Grant Bryant and charged with the following:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1 st Degree, 2 nd Offense over 2 grams
(Methamphetamine)
- Operating on Suspended/ Revoked Operators License
- Failure to Produce Insurance Card
- Failure of Non-Owner Operator to Maintain Required Insurance

Shane Deffenbaugh was arrested by Deputy Grant Bryant and charged with the following:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1 st Degree, 1 st Offense over 2 grams
(Methamphetamine)

Deputy Bryant was assisted on the scene by Deputy Caleb Wesley, Deputy Dylan West, Sergeant Alex Wesley, and K-9 Rocky. The investigation is on-going.

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.