According To Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Nancy, KY. man has been arrested for drug trafficking after a vehicle traffic stop.
On September 3, 2024, Wayne County Sheriff Office Deputies Derek Dennis, Brad Tucker and Allen Cash were assigned to conduct a drug interdiction patrol on East Kentucky Highway 90. At approximately 10 pm Deputy Dennis observed a vehicle traveling westward that appeared to be a vehicle that fled from him back in April. After that incident Deputy Dennis obtained an arrest warrant for the driver on several charges including 2 felonies. Deputy Tucker was able to get behind the vehicle and obtained a registration check of the vehicles license plate. The registration check showed the vehicle was the same one that fled from Deputy Dennis in April. Once Deputy Dennis caught up to Deputy Tucker and the vehicle, Deputy Tucker passed the vehicle placing him in front of and Deputy Dennis behind the vehicle to deter the driver from fleeing. Once Deputy Dennis active his emergency equipment, the vehicle pulled off onto the shoulder of the highway. Due to the vehicle fleeing before and after previously receiving information that the suspect would be armed the Deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop. As instructed a female driver exited the vehicle first. A male passenger was handcuffed while setting in the passenger side front seat. Laying by his feet was a loaded .32 caliber handgun. Deputy Cash arrived on scene and assisted the other Deputies with a search of the vehicle. This search resulted in 2 baggies of a crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine, a package of psilocybin gummies, several new plastic baggies, digital scales with drug residue, 2 smoking pipes, several money cards with different names on them and $1,148.00 in cash and the handgun being seized.
Deputy Dennis charged and arrested Jeffery Holder of Nancy, KY. for trafficking in a controlled substance-1st degree (greater than or equal to 2 grams of methamphetamine), possession of a synthetic drugs-1st offense, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Deputy Dennis arrested Holder on the Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest he obtained back in April for the charges of fleeing or evading Police-1st degree (motor vehicle), wanton endangerment-1st degree (Police Officer) operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, reckless driving and speeding (26 mph or greater than speed limit).
Holder was also arrested on a Pulaski County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest that was obtained by Pulaski County Sheriff Office Deputy Joey Johnson for assault-4th degree, terroristic threatening-3rd degree and unlawful imprisonment-2nd degree.
Holder was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.
The female was released on scene from being detained.
While processing paperwork at the Wayne County Sheriff Office the crystal substance tested positive as being methamphetamine with a total weight of 18.92 grams.
The Wayne County Sheriff Office also arrested and served the following.
Breanna L. Youngberg of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest for receiving stolen property.
Youngberg was released from custody after posting a Bond.
Stevie C. Walker of Monticello, KY. was served with a Fayette County District Court Criminal Summons for 3 counts of wanton endangerment-1st degree and criminal mischief-3rd degree.
Walker was given a court date to appear.