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REPORT: Deputies Observed Apparent Residue Around Driver's Nose & Lip / Further Investigation Revealed A Wanted Suspect With Drugs, Cash And A Firearm - Laurel Co., Ky.

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LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Allen Turner along with the Jamie Etherton and K-9 Deputy Jake Miller arrested Jeremy Cavins age 36 of Ingram Road, Annville, Ky. on Sunday morning September 20, 2020 at approximately 9:05 AM.

Contraband Cavins stop

The arrest occurred off old Ky. 30 approximately 8 miles north of London after Deputy Turner conducted a traffic stop on a blue colored Hyundai Tiburon for a traffic violation and learned during the investigation that the driver was operating on a DUI suspended license.

In addition ,deputies observed apparent residue around the driver's nose and lip and learned that he had allegedly snorted a pill earlier. Following further investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence.

In addition, he was found in possession of a crystal like substance suspected to be Methamphetamine, a clear pipe, clear baggies, a large sum of US currency and a loaded handgun.

Also, the driver was wanted on numerous outstanding warrants including a probation violation warrant.

Jeremy Cavins was charged with:

  • Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – third offense
  • Persistent felony offender II
  • Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
  • Speeding more than 18 mph over the limit
  • Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – second offense – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug paraphernalia
  • Failure to wear seatbelts
  • Failure to produce insurance card

The subject was also wanted on three outstanding warrants including:

A Jackson Circuit Court bench warrant of arrest charging probation violation regarding charges of:

  • Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug paraphernalia
  • Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – second offense
  • Driving on DUI suspended license – first offense
  • Persistent felony offender I

A Jackson Circuit Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of:

  • Burglary – second-degree
  • Theft by unlawful taking $500 or more and under $10,000

A Jackson Circuit Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of:

  • Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
  • Fleeing or evading police – second-degree – on foot

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of contraband seized provided by LSO.

 

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