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A Harlan County man is facing charges including methamphetamine possession after allegedly being found in possession of the substance following a traffic stop.

Emelio Hernandez, 22, of Harlan, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Rich on March 21.

According to a press release, Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputies Rich and Kevin Davis performed a traffic stop near the Lawnvale community. Investigation determined the driver, Hernandez, had multiple active warrants for failure to appear. A search incident to arrest located suspected methamphetamine.

Hernandez was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center.

Sub-header: In other police activity:

• William Lucas, 43, of Wallins, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCS0) on March 21. He was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (two counts), possession of marijuana, and operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license. Lucas was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center;
• Joshua Shanks, 45, of Evarts, was arrested by the HCSO on March 17. He was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (two counts), second-degree possession of a controlled substance, prescription controlled substance not in proper container, careless driving, and driving on a DUI suspended license. Shanks was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center;
• Eric Farmer, 48, of Evarts, was arrested by the Harlan City Police Department on March 22. He was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Farmer was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center;
• Marquise Long, 23, of Cumberland, was arrested by the Lynch City Police Department on March, 20. He was charged with theft by unlawful taking under $10,000 and second-degree criminal trespassing. Long was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center.