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L to R: Makayla Garner and Antwan Freeman (Big Sandy Regional Detention Center)

KSP DRUG INTERDICTION UNIT ARREST FEMALE/MALE DUO FROM AKRON, OHIO ON DRUG CHARGES IN JOHNSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

PAINTSVILLE, KY – Kentucky State Police (KSP) report the arrest of two individuals on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 after illegal drugs were discovered during a routine traffic stop. 

KSP Post 9’s Drug Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Paintsville community of Johnson County.

During the investigation, approximately 1 kilogram of suspected Methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle and seized

Makayla Garner, 20, of Akron, OH, was arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on charges of:

  • Trafficking Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
  • Speeding violation

Antwan Freeman, 22, of Akron, OH, was arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on charges of:

  • Trafficking Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)

Drug tips can be reported to investigators at Post 09 by calling (606) 433-7711.  Callers can remain anonymous.

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