Flat Lick, Ky. - The Knox County, Ky Sheriff's Department is reporting that: On Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at approximately 1:00 A.M. Knox County Deputy Mikey Ashurst conducted a traffic stop on Highway 3085 in Flat Lick.
While checking a female passenger, Deputy Ashurst observed a syringe and a set of digital scales inside the vehicle.
Deputy Ashurst also located a plastic bag containing suspected Methamphetamine, another syringe, another set of scales and over $200 in cash.
During the arrest the female gave Deputy Ashurst a false name and date of birth.
Deputy Ashurst was able to identify her as: Brittanie Akers age 29 of Pineville, KY.
Brittanie Akers was charged with:
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree
- Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Giving Officer False Identifying Information
Brittanie Akers was also wanted on a Knox County Indictment Warrant for:
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Persistent Felony Offender I
She was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.
