Monticello man arrested on drug-related charges

Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky.
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Apr. 10—A Monticello man was taken into custody on drug-related charges following a traffic stop.

According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, the incident began Tuesday, April 9 when Detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division observed a Lincoln passenger car commit a traffic violation near the intersection of Griffin Avenue and Eckstein Street. Detective Tan Hudson conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle, which was occupied by two male subjects.

During the stop, Detective Hudson discovered Jerrod Mikel, 38, of Monticello, a passenger in the vehicle, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, according to the sheriff's office, which said that while checking the warrant information, Detective Trent Massey arrived on scene and deployed his K-9, Leo to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle.

Following the walk around of the vehicle, Detective Massey stated K-9 Leo alerted on the vehicle, indicating the presence of illegal narcotics, according to the sheriff's office.

Detectives began a search of the vehicle and located a back pack in the passenger side floor. Inside of the back pack, Detectives located methamphetamine (approximately 14.9 grams), heroin (approximately 1.6 grams), marijuana (approximately 10.7 grams), a syringe, and ammunition for a 9MM, according to the sheriff's office, which added that inn the back floor, detectives located a 9MM handgun with the same ammunition located inside of the back pack.

Detectives researched Mikel's criminal history and discovered he had prior drug trafficking convictions, according to the sheriff's office, which added that Mikel also had felony convictions that prohibited him from possessing a firearm.

Once the search was complete Jerrod Mikel was arrested and charged with the following:

—First-Degree Trafficking in controlled substance, second offense >or= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement)

—Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 2nd offense or > offense (Heroin) (Enhancement)

—Trafficking in Marijuana Less Than 8 Ounces, second > offense (Enhancement)

—Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon

—Drug Paraphernalia — Buy/Possess(Enhancement)

The case remains under investigations by Detective Tan Hudson. The Narcotics Division was assisted on the scene by Chief Deputy Todd Wilson.

Readers are reminded that a charge is an accusation only, and that all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.