5 arrested after traffic stop leads to illegal drugs found

 (WBKO/WKYT) – Multiple people are facing drug offenses after a traffic stop by state police led to a large quantity of suspected illegal drugs.

On June 25, Post 9 troopers and investigators with Kentucky State Police conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles believed to be traveling together in the Belfry community of Pike County.

KSP Street Level Drug detectives had developed information indicating the vehicles were involved in transporting illegal drugs into the county.

One vehicle was occupied by Howard Burris, Carnell Archery, and Zavion McCallister, all from Akron, Ohio, while the second vehicle was occupied by Isaac Chapman and Caltlin Griffith, both of Pike County.

Both vehicles were towed to a secure location, where detectives and troopers conducted a follow-up search.

During the search, investigators found suspected illegal drugs concealed inside the driver and passenger side door frames of the vehicle driven by Chapman.

In total, law enforcement seized two pounds, seven ounces of suspected methamphetamine and approximately 2.5 ounces of suspected fentanyl.

The following individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the investigation:

• Howard Burris, 20, of Ohio, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Operating Motor Vehicle under the influence 1^stDegree, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Controlled Substance 1^stOffense (Methamphetamine), Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), and other traffic related violations.
• Carnell Archery, 24, of Ohio, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Controlled Substance 1^st Offense (Methamphetamine), Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), and other Failure to Wear Seatbelt.
• Zavion McCallister, 23, of Ohio, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Controlled Substance 1^st Offense (Methamphetamine), and Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl).
• Isaac Chapman, 28, of Pikeville, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Operating Motor Vehicle under the influence 1^st Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Controlled Substance 1^stOffense (Methamphetamine), Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), and other traffic related violations.
• Caitlin Griffith, 27, of Pikeville, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Controlled Substance 1^st Offense (Methamphetamine), and Trafficking Controlled Substance (Fentanyl).

Drug tips can be reported to investigators at Post 09 by calling (606) 433-7711. Callers can remain anonymous.