Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston reports that his office, with assistance from the Russell Springs Police Department and KY State Police, continue to stop illegal drug trafficking in Russell County. Within the last 2 weeks, two individuals (two separate incidents) were arrested on drug trafficking and possession charges.

On July 29, 2021 at 9:55pmCT, Deputies Meyer, Phipps, and Pace from the Russell County Sheriffs Office, assisted by the Russell Springs Police Department, arrested Joey L. Popplewell, 41, of Jamestown, KY. He was at a residence off Carlos Foley Road in the Webbs Cross Roads area of Russell County and was charged with Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Trafficking in a controlled substance 3rd, 1st offense (Drug Unspecified), Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Degree (Drug Unspecified), Giving Officer False Information, Prescription Drugs not in Proper Container, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was also served with 2 active Bench Warrants for Probation Violation. Popplewell had a large amount of cash on him ($1,725) that was also seized.

On August 4, 2021 Deputy Corey Meyer made a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken windshield at the Cumberland Lodge which led to a Monticello man, 27-year-old Brandon Bratcher, being arrested on the following charges: Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 2nd offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, Theft of Identity, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and was served with an Outstanding Felony Warrant out of Monticello.

If anyone suspects illegal srug activity in your area, please contact the Russell County Sheriffs Office Drug/Wanted Persons Tip-Line at 270-343-8116, the Russell Springs Police Department at 270-866-3636, or the Jamestown Police Department at 270-343-3300. All callers will remain anonymous.