Suspicious activity leads to traffic stop, arrest of wanted man

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Authorities arrest a man wanted on several warrants during an early morning traffic stop.

Around 2:30 a.m. Monday, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed suspicious activity when the driver of an SUV turned into a closed business.

When the deputy tried to make contact with the driver, the vehicle left.

A traffic stop was conducted.

The driver provided a false name but was later identified as having several active warrants.

A vehicle search revealed approximately one ounce of suspected crystal meth.

Somerset Police assisted on scene.