Traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Floyd County

November 19, 2020

Tom Kenny,

GARRETT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Four people were arrested following a traffic stop in the Garrett community of Floyd County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators say around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, deputies assisted Constable Gary Nelson on a traffic stop.

Deputies say it was learned during the traffic stop, that James Pratt, of Louisville, had an outstanding parole warrant.

Investigators say a search of the car turned up more than 14-grams of methamphetamine, digital scales and a gun.

The four people in the car were arrested and taken to the Floyd County Detention Center, according to deputies.

Investigators say James Pratt was charged with parole warrant served, Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st degree (more than 2gms Methamphetamine), possession of a firearm by convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deputies say Bryan Pratt, of Pine Top, was charged with Disregarding a a stop sign, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree (more than 2gm Methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kenneth Slone, of Topmost, was charged with Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st degree (more than 2gms Methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, according to deputies.

Keisha Sexton, of Deane, was charged with Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st degree (more than 2gms Methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, according to investigators.