Three arrests on multiple charges after traffic stop

Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky.
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Mar. 25—Three individuals were taken into custody following a traffic stop last week.

According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, the incident from Wednesday, March 20, began when detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division observed a Dodge Van commit a traffic violation on South Main Street.

Detectives conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and observed a male subject in the back seat with active warrants. Detectives called Bryan Hopper, 30, of Elsmere, Ky., out of the vehicle and arrested him on the outstanding warrants. Detectives observed multiple firearms in plain view, inside of the vehicle, according to the sheriff's office; detectives were aware Hopper was a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.

Detectives gained consent to search the vehicle from the driver of the car. During a search of the vehicle, detectives located multiple guns along with suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia, according to the sheriff's office.

During the investigation into the firearms, detectives discovered one of the guns located was entered as stolen by the Louisville Metro Police Department, according to the sheriff's office.

Following the investigation, three individuals were taken into custody. Hopper was arrested and charged with: First-Degree Trafficking in Controlled Substance, second offense >or= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement); Trafficking in Marijuana Less Than 8 oz. Second > Offense (Enhancement); Drug Paraphernalia — Buy/Possess(Enhancement); Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon; Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon; Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm).

Brittany Meadows, 24, of Strunk, KY, was arrested and charged with: First-Degree Trafficking in Controlled Substance, First Offense 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement); Third-Degree Trafficking in Controlled Substance, First Offense 20 D.U. Drug Unspecified (Enhancement); Drug Paraphernalia — Buy/Possess (Enhancement).

Summer Smith, 22, of Morehead, Ky., was arrested and charged with: Trafficking in controlled substance First Degree, First Offense >or= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement); Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess(Enhancement); Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm).

Detectives were assisted on scene by Patrol Sergeant Ron Hellard and CID Detective Branson Patterson. The case remains under investigation by Narcotics Detective Tan Hudson.

Readers are reminded that a charge is an accusation only, and that all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.