2 Tennessee men were arrested in Russell Co. on Sunday morning, May 12, 2019 following a traffic stop.
Donald Lee Cooper, 53, of Cookeville, Tennessee and James Ryan Handy, 36, of Livingston, Tennessee were arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Cooper was also charged with Failure to Appear and Non-Payment of Court Costs, Fees or Fines.
Both men were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center by Russell County Deputy Sheriff Nathan Ginn.
OTHER AREA ARRESTS:
- Justin M. Weddle, 34, of Russell Springs - arrested Sunday for Criminal Trespassing, 3rd degree
- Curtis D. Montgomery, 25, Russell Springs - arrested Friday by the RSPD for DUI; Driving on a DUI Suspended License; Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance; No Registration Plates
- Barbara Evelyne Wheeler, 48, Liberty, KY - arrested Sunday by the RCSO for DUI and Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree (Drug Unspecified)
- Douglas Wayne Polston, 55, Russell Springs - arrested Monday evening by the RSPD for Registered Sex Offender Residence Restrictions, 1st offense
Lodged in the Russell Co. Detention Center.
