According to a press release from the Russell Springs Police Department, at approximately 3:00amCT on Sunday morning, Officer Lucas Justice initiated a traffic stop on Hwy 80 after a run of the registration plate revealed the registered owner had a non-licensed record. As the vehicle came to a stop, a clear bag was thrown from the passenger side of the auto. Officer Justice exited his vehicle and located the clear plastic bag containing a white crystal substance with an appearance consistent with Methamphetamine. There were two occupants in the vehicle and neither claimed ownership of the Methamphetamine, therefore both occupants were taken into custody.

Glenn Blankenship, 22, of Russell Springs, KY was charged with No Operators License, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) and Tampering With Physical Evidence. The passenger, Fernando Lopez-Lucero, 33 of Bowling Green, KY was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) and Tampering With Physical Evidence. Both subjects were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Officer Justice was assisted on scene by RCSO Deputy Jared Pierce and JPD Officer Jeremy England.