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Routine traffic, Russell Co, KY, stop leads to drug arrest

Law enforcement alleges suspect gave officer a fictitious name and date of birth. RCSO Deputy Evan Burton assists with dog, which alerted on suspect's vehicle. Suspect arrested, lodged in Russell County Detention Center, facing numerous charges.
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By Tpr. Nick Hale, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

RUSSELL COUNTY, KY (Thu 14 Jun 2018)- - On June 13, 2018 at approximately 1:45pmCT, Trooper Levi conducted a routine traffic stop on a gold 2000 Pontiac on KY 619.



Upon contact with the driver, Joseph Hammond, age 31 of Russell Springs, gave Tpr. Scott a fictitious name and date of birth.

Deputy Evan Burton then came to assist and informed Tpr. Scott that his canine alerted on the vehicle.

While searching the vehicle Tpr. Scott found a small amount of methamphetamine, a suboxone pill, several syringes and two firearms.

Hammond was charged with Careless driving, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense -(< 2 grams Methamphetamine,) Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Operating on a suspended or revoked license and trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree, 1st offense - (20 D.U. Drug unspecified.)

Hammond was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.



This story was posted on 2018-06-14 18:33:04
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