Leitchfield man busted on drug charges in Ohio Co.

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A Leitchfield man has been arrested in Ohio County on drug charges.

On Saturday, Ohio County deputies observed a vehicle with multiple violations and conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 231 south, according to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies made contact with the passenger, 38-year-old Wilbur Johnston, of Leitchfield, and driver, Jonathan Morrow.

“Upon further investigation,” the sheriff’s office said the deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and located four grams of methamphetamine, a bong, pipes and marijuana.

Johnston and Murrow were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Johnston was also served with indictment and arrest warrants out of Grayson County.

Morrow was additionally charged with non-moving violations.

Both suspects were lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center. Morrow is no longer listed as an inmate.

(Headline photo: Wilbur Johnston)

Jonathan Morrow

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com