PRESTONSBURG, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) are reporting the arrests of three individuals on Thursday, June 20, 2024 after illegal drugs were discovered during a traffic stop.
KSP Post 9’s Criminal Interdiction Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the Prestonsburg community of Floyd County.
The vehicle fled and was later located at a residence in Pike County.
During the investigation, approximately 1 kilogram of suspected methamphetamine, 1.8 ounces of suspected fentanyl, and U.S. currency were seized.
Ahmad Moore, 25, of Akron, OH, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of:
- Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree
- Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
- Possession of Marijuana
- Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
- Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
- Other traffic related violations
Dean Blair, 23, of Snellville, GA, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of:
- Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree
- Possession of Marijuana
- Resisting Arrest
- Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
- Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
Nevah A. Twitty, 20 years old, of Akron, OH, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of:
- Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree
- Possession of Marijuana
- Resisting Arrest
- Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
- Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
At the time of publishing these three individuals were lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.
Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Pike County Detention Center.
Drug tips can be reported to investigators at Post 09 by calling (606) 433-7711. Callers can remain anonymous.
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