An initial arrest for warrants resulted in drug charges for
a Russell Springs woman on Monday evening. While Russell Springs Police Chief
Joe M. Irvin and Sgt. Bobby Pritchard were investigating suspicious activity
around a local business, Sgt. Pritchard identified a female to have an active
warrant of arrest. Upon search of personal belongings Sgt. Pritchard located
suspected methamphetamine and other illegal items.
As a result, April D. Weston, 35, of Russell Springs was
taken into custody and charged with the following: Possession Controlled
Substance, 1st degree, Meth, Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug, Drug
Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess and Possession of Marijuana
Weston was transported to the Russell County Detention
Center and upon further search, another amount of suspected methamphetamine was
located. This resulted in an additional charge of Promoting Contraband, 1st
Degree.
Chief Irvin and Sgt. Pritchard were assisted on scene by
RCSO Deputies Dustin Bunch and Luke Hughes.