London Police arrest man after meth found during traffic stop

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A London man was arrested Wednesday evening after police say methamphetamine was found during a traffic stop, according to the London Police Department’s Facebook Page.

On August 20, 2025, at approximately 6:33 p.m., K9 Sergeant Dylan Messer stopped to assist a Kentucky State Police Trooper on a traffic stop. While the Trooper was completing the administrative duties of the stop, K9 Sergeant Messer deployed K9 Jett for a free-air sniff of the vehicle.

Police say K9 Jett alerted to the aroma of narcotics, prompting a search of the vehicle. During the search, Messer reportedly located two separate clear bags, tied in a knot, containing a crystal-like substance.

The driver, identified as 39-year-old Sammy Bowling of London, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine).