SOMERSET, KY - Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones is reporting that: A Lexington man is in custody following a traffic stop on Highway 461.
The incident began Tuesday, June 17, 2025, when Detectives from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division were conducting interdiction on KY Highway 461. Detectives observed a vehicle travelling south on KY Highway 461 with an expired registration. Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.
Upon stop, the driver was unable to provide current insurance or registration on the vehicle. While on the stop, Detective Trent Massey and K-9 Leo arrived on scene. Detective Massey deployed K-9 Leo to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle, while Detectives continued with normal traffic stop duties. Following the walk around of the vehicle, Detectives conducted a search of the vehicle.
Detectives removed the driver, James Michael Washington, age 48, of Lexington, KY. Detectives also removed a female passenger and a juvenile from the vehicle.
Upon searching the vehicle, Detectives located a baggie containing suspected crack cocaine. Following roadside interviews, Washington was arrested.
James Washington was charged with the following:
- NO REGISTRATION PLATES
- NO REGISTRATION RECEIPT
- FAILURE OF OWNER TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED INS/SEC, 1ST OFF
- TRAFF IN CONT SUB, 1ST DEGREE, 2ND OR > OFF - (> OR = 4 GMS COCAINE)
The investigation is still ongoing by Detective Trent Massey.
Detectives were assisted on the scene by Task Force Officer Dillon Blair, London Police Department, and Deputy Marcus Harrison.
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 remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at PulaskiSheriff.com.
