Three arrested after a Knox County Ky traffic stop

From The Knox County Ky. Sheriff's Department -

On October 27, 2019 at approximately 7:00 am Knox County Deputy Bobby Jones stopped a vehicle being driven by Jason Jones on Highway 11 south of Barbourville. Approximately 3 ounces of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine was located during the stop.

Jason E Jones age 47 of Barbourville, KY was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree.

A female juvenile passenger inside the vehicle was also charged with Possession Controlled Substance-1st Degree when a small plastic bag of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine was located in her possession.

Another passenger inside the vehicle, Kevin Shayne Riley age 40 of Barbourville, KY, was arrested on a Kentucky Parole Board Warrant for a Parole Violation.

Jason Jones and Kevin Riley were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

Barbourville City Officer Carl Middleton assisted in the arrests.