Kentucky State Police Arrest Two Individuals on Drug Charges

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (March 19, 2024) – Kentucky State Police arrested two individuals on March 12, 2024 after illegal drugs were discovered during a routine traffic stop. 

Post 9’s Drug Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Paintsville community of Johnson County. During the investigation, approximately 1 kilogram of suspected methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle and seized. 

Makayla Garner, 20, of Akron, OH, was arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on charges of Trafficking Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and speeding violation.

Antwan Freeman, 22, of Akron, OH, was arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on charges of Trafficking Controlled Substance (methamphetamine).

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

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