Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Cumberland man

Published 2:51 pm Monday, October 2, 2023

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A Cumberland man is facing multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine, after allegedly being found in possession of the drug following a traffic stop.

Aaron Robinson Jr., 54, was arrested last Wednesday, Sept. 27, by a Harlan County Sheriff’s deputy.

According to a news release, police performed a traffic stop on an ATV operated by Robinson, which was observed leaving Babs Arbor Rd. An investigation found Robinson in possession of suspected methamphetamine and additional controlled substances.

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Robinson was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), second-degree possession of a controlled substance, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, prescription controlled substance not in proper container, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and careless driving. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center.