August 30, 2019 in Regional

TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN DRUG BUST IN FENTRESS COUNTY

A traffic stop in Fentress County yesterday resulted in a drug bust. Officers pulled over a vehicle with Melissa Byrd and Dallas Lavender inside. Upon searching the vehicle, Fentress County deputies and Jamestown police officers reportedly located a large quantity of cash and multiple types of drugs. The total amount of cash came to $12,607 along with 9.8 grams of marijuana, .5 grams of powder cocaine, .4 grams of crack cocaine, 5 units of acid and 3 Oxycodone pills. Byrd and Lavender were both charged with possession of a Schedule I, II and VI drug, possession of drug paraphernalia. The bond for Byrd was initially set at $50,000 while Lavender is $75,000.



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