Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston reports the arrest of 2 individuals on Drug Trafficking charges from a parking lot of a local church.

Sheriff Polston advised his Deputies responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Sano/Mt. Olive church. Upon arrival, they observed a vehicle with 2 subjects inside, along with a 13-month-old child. 
 

The male subject, 39-year-old Thomas Blackburn from Hwy 1611 in Eli  was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree 1st offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was also served with an outstanding Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear.
 

A female in the car, 34-year-old Madonna Hall from Hwy 92 in Russell Springs was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) 2 Grams or more, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree by having a child in the car and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
 

Deputies Nathan Bradshaw and Corey Meyer made the arrests. The charges will be presented to a Russell County Grand Jury where more charges are expected.

Sheriff Polston reminds all citizens that if you suspect illegal drug activity of any kind, to call Russell County Dispatch at 270-343-6600 or call the Drug/Wanted Persons tip line at 270-343-8116. All callers will remain anonymous.