The vehicle was operated by Levi Abbott 37 of Russell Springs. Roadside investigation led to the belief there was a illegal narcotics in the vehicle. As a result a search was conducted.
Deputy’s recovered 1.3 pounds of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of over 30,000 dollars . Scales, pills, and a large amount of cash. Abbott was also found to be in possession of a 380 caliber handgun that was entered as stolen from A neighboring county.
Abbott was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Deputy Joey Keith on charges of :
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree methamphetamine
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- possession of stolen firearm
-possession of drug paraphernalia
- operating a motor vehicle under influence of drugs .
Deputy Keith was assisted on the traffic stop by Chief Deputy Justin Cross and Deputy Derek Padgett.