Sheriff Derek Polston reports the arrest of a Russell County woman and man from the Roy Lane area of Russell County on Drug Trafficking charges; close to 20 grams of suspected Methamphetamine was seized. 

A search warrant was executed at 735 Roy Lane near the Gosser Ridge/Salem area of Russell County early this morning. Arrested was 20-year-old Jessica Helm who was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 42-year-old Richard Rogers (from the same address) was also arrested and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine) Enhanced by a Firearm, Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both subjects were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

If you suspect illegal drugs being sold in your neighborhood, contact the Russell County Sheriffs Office Drug/Wanted Persons Tipline at 270-343-8116. All callers will remain anonymous.