The effort to combat illegal drugs in Russell County is continuing.
An early morning search warrant has resulted in numerous Pills, methamphetamin, and the recovery of a stolen pickup and the arrest of 2 individuals on C. Weston Road off Hwy 76 in the Fonthill area of Russell County.
Bobby Beard, 48, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (Methamphetamine); Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st degree; Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also arrested at the scene was Teri Bright, 34, of Missouri. She was charged with Receiving Stolen Property ($10,000 or more) by having in her possession a stolen 2012 Dodge Pickup truck, stolen out of Missouri. Both were lodged in the Russell County Jail.
The investigation continues by Deputy David Cain and more arrests may be forthcoming. Deputy Cain was assisted by Chief Deputy Jerry Melton and Deputies Kenny Perkins, Nathan Bradshaw, Nathan Ginn, John Wine and Columbia Police Dept. Officer Johnny Dial and his K-9 "Gunner".
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On Friday night around 8:00pmCT, a quantity of methamphetamine and numerous narcotics was seized after a search of a residence at 122 Melissa Drive off Old Sano Road in Russell County.
Ralph Neers, 63, of Russell Springs, KY was arrested by Deputy Kenny Perkins and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree (Methamphetamine) and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine). The investigation is continuing and more arrests are forthcoming. Neers was lodged in the Russell Co. Jail.
Assisting at the scene were Deputies Luke Hughes & Nathan Bradshaw along with Adair County Deputy Sheriff Josh Durbin and his K-9 “Nitro”.
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston reminds Russell County residents that if they suspect illegal drug activity in their neighborhood, to contact the Drug/Wanted Persons tip-line at 270-343-8116. Callers will remain anonymous.
OTHER AREA ARRESTS
- William Miller, 27, Columbia - arrested early this morning by RSPD Office Pike and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operators License; No Registration Plates; No Registration Receipt; Failure of Non-owner to Maintain Insurance; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; and No License in Possession
- Randy Copley, 48, Russell Springs - arrested early this mornig by R.C. Deputy Sheriff Bradshaw and charged with Assault, 3rd degree (Police Officer or Probation Officer); Tampering With Physical Evidence; and Parole Violation for (Felony Offense)
- Christopher Michael Austin, 44, Liberty - arrested early this morning by RSPD OFficer Ethan Pike and charged with Receiving Stolen Property uner $10,000; DUI; Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle; Terroristic Threatening, 3rd degree; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; and No Registration Receipt
- Neil Bloyd, 46, Russell Springs - arrested Sunday night by RCSO Deputy Cain and charged with License Plate Not Legible; Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree (less than 2 grams of Methamphetamine); and Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle
- Justin Sharp, 30, Russell Springs - arrested Friday night by RSPD for DUI and Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance. Sharp was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
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Columbia Police arrest an Adair Co. man on drug charges.
On Friday, June 21, 2019 CPD officers responded to a call on South Reed Street. While there, they were given consent to search an individual, 54-ear-old Roger Janes of Columbia. Officers found that Janes was in possession of a white crystal substance inside a pill bottle as well as drug paraphernalia, a small amount of marijuana, and other narcotics.
Janes was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia; and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Drug Unspecified). He was lodged in the Adair Co. Regional Jail by Officer Evan Burton, who was assisted by Officer Anthony Darnell.
