SOMERSET, KY - According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Bobby Jones reports that three individuals are in custody following a traffic stop on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024.
The incident began when Detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division observed a Dodge Van commit a traffic violation on South Main Street.
Detectives conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and observed a male subject in the back seat with active warrants. Detectives called Bryan Hopper, age 30, of Elsmere, KY, out of the vehicle and arrested him on the outstanding warrants.
Detectives observed multiple firearms in plain view, inside of the vehicle. Detectives were aware Hopper was a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.
Detectives gained consent to search the vehicle from the driver of the car. During a search of the vehicle, Detectives located multiple guns along with suspected Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
During the investigation into the firearms, Detectives discovered one of the guns located was entered as stolen by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Following the investigation, three individuals identified as: Bryan Clinton Hopper, age 30 of Elsmere, KY, Brittany Dawn Meadows, age 24 of Stunk, KY and Summer Rayne Smith, age 22, of Morehead, KY were arrested and taken into custody.
Bryan Hopper was charged with:
- Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense >or= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement)
- Trafficking in marijuana less than 8OZ 2nd > offense (Enhancement)
- Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess(Enhancement)
- Possession of firearm by convicted felon
- Possession of handgun by convicted felon
- Receiving stolen property (firearm)
Brittany Meadows was charged with:
- Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense < 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement)
- Trafficking in controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense < 20 D.U. Drug Unspecified (Enhancement)
- Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess(Enhancement)
Summer Smith was charged with:
- Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense >or= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement)
- Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess(Enhancement)
- Receiving stolen property (firearm)
Detectives were assisted on scene by Patrol Sergeant Ron Hellard and CID Detective Branson Patterson.
The case remains under investigation by Narcotics Detective Tan Hudson.
Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at http://www.pulaskisheriff.com. You can remain anonymous by texting PCSOTIP to 847411, or by using our mobile app on both Google Play and the App Store.
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