Agents with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force made a significant drug seizure following a chase in Allen County on Monday, April 24. The pursuit resulted in the arrest of a Tennessee man, 32-year-old Jordan Johnson, and the discovery of a large amount of drugs.
Details of the Pursuit
According to a press release from the task force, deputies with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop at approximately 6:10 p.m. along Holland Road as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
However, the driver of the vehicle fled westward, prompting authorities to deploy a tire deflation device. Despite the tire being deflated, the driver continued to flee, striking an unmarked detectives’ vehicle before crossing into Scottsville’s city limits. During the pursuit, the suspect allegedly threw items out of the vehicle window.
Vehicle Disabled and Arrest Made
The pursuit ended when authorities successfully disabled the vehicle on Briarfield. Johnson was taken into custody without further incident. A search of the vehicle, assisted by a K9 unit, revealed a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana.
Additional Discoveries and Charges
In addition to the drugs found in the vehicle, agents also located more methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the area where Johnson had allegedly thrown items during the chase.
Johnson faces multiple charges, including:
- Marijuana possession
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Importing carfentanil, fentanyl, or fentanyl derivatives
- First offense controlled substance trafficking in the first degree
- Delivery and/or manufacturing of drug paraphernalia
- First fentanyl TICS (Trafficking in Controlled Substances) offense
- Being a persistent felony offender II
The investigation continues as authorities work to address the growing drug issue in the region.
