A Russell County woman and man were arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday on drug trafficking charges, where close to 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine was seized, according to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston.
A search warrant was executed at 735 Roy Lane near the Gosser Ridge/ Salem area of Russell County and arrested was Jessica Helm, 29, and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance methamphetamine 1st Degree 1st Offense and possession of drug paraphernalia. Richard Rogers, 42, was also arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine (enhanced by a firearm), possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both subjects were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
Polston said if you suspect illegal drugs being sold in your neighborhood you can contact the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Drug/
Wanted persons tipline at 270-343-8116. All callers will remain anonymous.