LONDON, Ky. — A routine traffic stop by the London City Police Department resulted in the arrest of two Manchester residents after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine inside their vehicle.
According to police, the incident occurred on October 6, 2025, around 5:20 p.m. when Officer Noah Ritchie initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle registration violation. The driver was identified as Brandon Lawrence, 33, and the passenger as Katey Royce, 32, both of Manchester.
While Officer Ritchie was completing the administrative portion of the stop, K9 Sgt. Dylan Messer deployed K9 Jett for a free air sniff around the vehicle. The K9 gave a conditioned response indicating the odor of narcotics, prompting a search of the vehicle.
During the search, officers located a clear plastic baggie containing a crystal-like substance in the center console, believed to be methamphetamine.
Both Lawrence and Royce were placed under arrest and transported to the Laurel County Detention Center.
Brandon Lawrence was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Buy/Possess).
Katey Royce was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Buy/Possess).
The investigation was conducted by the London City Police Department, with assistance from K9 Sgt. Dylan Messerand K9 Jett.
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