Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports a northern Kentucky man is in custody following a traffic stop on Highway 461, late Monday night.

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, exceeding the posted speed limit. The vehicle was traveling at speeds in excess of 100 MPH and swerved in the roadway. Detective Tan Hudson conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle, along with Detective Trent Massey.

Upon stopping the vehicle, Detectives approached the driver and detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, James Ryan Brown, age 36, of Independence, admitted marijuana had been smoked inside of the vehicle. Brown was asked to exit the vehicle, as he exited Detectives observed plastic bag sticking out from Brown’s sock. Detectives recovered the item and discovered a bag containing suspected methamphetamine.

During a search of the vehicle, Detectives located 2 more baggies of methamphetamine, 2
baggies of marijuana, glass pipe, baggies, and 2 sets of digital scales.
 

The items were weighed and the total weight of the methamphetamine was 100.50 grams. The total weight on the marijuana was 8.1 grams.

Brown was arrested and charged with the following:
- Speeding 26 MPH or more over Speed Limit
- Careless Driving
- Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1 st Offense
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1 st Degree 1 st Offense (> 2 grms methamphetamine)
- Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz.) 1 st Offense
- Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
 

The investigation is still ongoing by Detective Trent Massey. Detective Massey was assisted on scene by Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley, Detective Tan Hudson, Lieutenant Richard Smith, Deputy Grant Bryant, and Deputy Noah Dishman.

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.