2018-11-03 15:36:47
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3rd, 2018 Collision Investigation Leads to Narcotics Arrests On Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, at 6:45am emergency crews responded to Interstate 65 southbound near the 112-mile marker for a multi-vehicle collision. All southbound lanes of the interstate were closed for approximately two hours. Only minor injuries were reported. Shepherdsville Police, Shepherdsville Fire, Southeast Bullitt Fire and Bullitt County EMS all responded to the initial incident. During the investigation, officer’s attention was drawn to the suspicious actions of two individuals involved in the collision. They were also alerted to the fact that the individuals had been acting strangely before first responders arrived at the scene. Officers, with the assistance of K9 Indy, searched the grassy area on the west side of the interstate and located a backpack containing a large amount of cash, two rifles, and nearly a pound of methamphetamine. Brandon Cherry, 22, of Bowling Green and James Cole, 32, of Bowling Green were arrested on charges of Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth), Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of a Defaced Firearm, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Update - Sgt. Proffitt wanted to add that the fire department was, as always, incredibly helpful at the scene this morning.