BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Department is reporting that on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at approximately 11:40 P.M. Deputy Jesse Smith was patrolling KY 233 in Gray when he observed a motorcycle failing to stop at a stop sign on Dr. Parker Lane.
When Deputy Smith activated his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop, the operator of the motorcycle, identified as 42-year-old Crit Golden of Cannon, KY attempted to flee by going through the yard of a residence.
The motorcycle crashed into a ditch and was unable to continue.
Deputy Smith arrested Crit Golden charging him with:
- Disregarding Stop Sign
- Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operators License
- No Registration Plates or Receipt
- No Insurance
- Fleeing or Evading Police-1st Degree
During the arrest two clear plastic bags containing approximately one and one-half ounces of suspected Methamphetamine were located in his possession and seized.
Mr. Golden was additionally charged with:
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree
This individual was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Knox County Detention Center.
