MANCHESTER, KY (September 1, 2021) - The Clay County Sheriff's Office is reporting that on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at approximately 2:45 PM Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson along with Deputy Kendric Smith, Sheriff Det. Jeff Kelsey and Deputy Kelly Johnson arrested Roger Smith, 41 of Piqua, Ohio.
The arrest occurred off of South Highway 421 when Deputy Smith conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was involved with a complaint of possible drug activity.
Upon making contact with the above mentioned subject, Sheriff Robinson observed drug paraphernalia in plain view.
Through further search, suspected Methamphetamine was located inside a toy chest.
Roger Smith (right) was charged with:
• Conspiracy to Traff in Controlled Substance 1st Offense
• Operating on Suspended or Revoked Operator License
• Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree
This individual was lodged the Clay County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center.
Contraband photo is from the Clay County Sheriff's Office
Assisting at the scene was Manchester City Police Assistant Chief Jason Combs and Manchester City Police Detective Raleigh Benge.
