Bobby Beard, 50, of Russell Springs was taken into custody by Trooper Begley of the Kentucky State Police just before 8 last evening. Beard was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1^st degree, 2^nd or greater offense (Meth) and Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possession.

Michael Colyer, 35, of Jamestown was taken into custody by officer Justice of the Russell Springs Police Department just after 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Colyer was charged with Assault, 4^th Degree (Domestic Violence), Disregarding a Stop Sign, Fleeing or Evading Police, 2^nd degree, (Motor Vehicle), Fleeing or Evading Police, 2^nd degree (Foot), Burglary, 3^rd degree, Operating a Vehicle with Expired Operators License, Bribery of a Public Servant, Failure to Notify Address change to the Department of Transportation and Reckless Driving.

Both were lodged into the Russell County Detention Center.