Deputies make drug trafficking arrest during traffic stop

Published 2:39 pm Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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On Tuesday, Harlan County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two male subjects on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Eastbrook. Deputies observed an individual that had an active indictment warrant operating the vehicle.

Through further investigation, a large quantity of methamphetamine was located in the vehicle. Methamphetamine and digital scales were also discovered on a passenger.

Mark Wynn, 30, of Closplint was charged with first-degree trafficking of controlled substance (greater than 2 grams of methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served with a Harlan County Circuit Court indictment, charging him with two counts first-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), first-degree possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Bond was set at $2,500 full-cash on the new charges and $3,500 full-cash on the indictment for Wynn.

Bryan Robbins, 41, of Lejunior was a passenger in the vehicle. He was charged with first-degree trafficking controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bond was set at $2,500 full-cash for Robbins.

Both subjects were lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center. The case remains under investigation by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office.