Registration Violation Leads to Two Drug Arrests

Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Saturday morning on John Puryear Drive.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Department says deputies stopped a car just after 2 am for not having proper registration. They spoke to the driver, 59-year-old Roger S. McElveen of Kuttawa and his passenger, 38-year-old Crystal L. Abston, also of Kuttawa. McElveen was arrested after it was determined that his driver's license was suspended. 

Deputies say a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia under McElveen's seat and near him. Deputies also say Abston had methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and several prescription medications such as Diazepam, Alprazolam, and Oxycodone. She was also arrested.

According to deputies, both people attempted to hide their items when the vehicle was stopped.

McElveen faces charges of driving on a suspended license, failure to maintain insurance, not having a vehicle registration sticker or receipt, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree(methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence.

Abston was charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (drug unspecified), three counts of possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree, possession of a legend drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence.

They were taken to McCracken County Jail.