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Wanted Parole Violator Captured after Crashing ATV while Fleeing Police in Southeastern Kentucky

BARBOURVILLE, KY -The Knox County Sheriff's Department reported on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 that: On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Knox County Deputy Sam Mullins was patrolling in Artemus when he observed a Honda ATV traveling on KY 225.

When Deputy Mullins activated his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop, the driver of the ATV refused to stop and attempted to flee.

The ATV traveled through the backyard of a residence and later crashed into a ditch.

The driver, who was recognized as Roy Russ, fled on foot.

While attempting to apprehend him, Deputy Mullins observed Roy Russ throw something into a corn patch.

After Deputy Mullins caught Roy Russ, he refused to obey commands, and a brief struggle ensued.

The object thrown by Russ was located and contained;

  • Approximately 3 grams of suspected Heroin
  • Oxycodone tablets
  • Xanax tablets

Roy Robert Russ age 52 of Artemus, KY was arrested and charged with:

  • Two (2) counts of Fleeing or Evading Police-1st Degree
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree
  • Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree
  • Tampering with Physical Evidence.

In addition, Roy Russ was wanted on two (2) Knox County Indictment Warrants for:

  • Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree,
  • Two (2) counts of Persistent Felony Offender I
  • Bail Jumping -1st Degree
  • Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence

He was also wanted on:

A Kentucky Parole Board Warrant for:

  • Parole Violation

A Knox County Bench Warrant for:

  • Failure to appear on Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • No Insurance and Persistent Felony Offender I charges

This individual was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Knox County Detention Center.

 

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