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.
