HYDEN, KY (January 14, 2021) - The Leslie County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that: On January 13, 2021 Chief Deputy Jeremy Vega along with K-9 Deputy Travis Davis, gained information about a subject with a warrant in the Wooton community of Leslie County.
Chief Deputy Vega, K-9 Deputy Davis, Deputy Elvin Hendrix & Deputy Shane Wilson went to the location in an attempt to locate the subject.
Upon arrival, a male emerged from the rear of the residence and Deputy Hendrix observed a quantity of suspected Marijuana along with a handgun in plain view through the door opening.
A male later identified as Christopher France age 34 of Cutshin, KY slammed the door and attempted to destroy evidence. Deputies were able to safely remove France from the residence.
A search warrant was granted and deputies executed the warrant with the assistance of K9 Bolt.
During the search, Deputies and Bolt found:
- Over 13 grams of suspected Methamphetamine
- Over 8 grams of suspected Heroi
- 5 ounces of suspected Psychedelic Mushrooms
- Over 20 ounces of suspected Marijuana
- Multiple pills
- Multiple scales
- Baggies
- Syringes
- A sum of cash
- Glass pipes
In addition, the search revealed that France had attempted to flush illegal substances, but was unsuccessful.
Christopher France was charged with:
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Trafficking in a controlled substance over 2 grams (Methamphetamine)
- Trafficking in a controlled substance (Heroin)
- Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree (drug unspecified)
- Trafficking in Marijuana over 8 ounces
- Trafficking in a Controlled substance 3rd degree (drug unspecified)
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
James Perkins age 35 from Irvine, Kentucky was located and served with the two active warrants from Madison County
A female identified as Radeana France was at the residence and found in possession of:
- Suspected Methamphetamine
- Pills
- Syringes
Radeana France was charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance 1st (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
All three individuals were lodged in the Leslie County Detention Center.
SRO Bobby Roberts assisted at the scene.