Ketchum Man Faces 7-Year Sentence After K-9 Detects Meth During Traffic Stop

Ketchum, Idaho — A 56-year-old Ketchum resident, Brian Wayne Jackson, could face up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine following a police traffic stop in May, which led to charges of methamphetamine possession. The arrest ensued after a routine check for a license violation near Weyyakin Drive south of Ketchum, involving a sheriff’s office K-9 that signaled the presence of the drug. Blaine County Sheriff’s Deputy Morgan Kish, who was part of the operation alongside Sgt. Garrett Ruckle and his K-9 partner, reported that the dog reacted to Jackson’s vehicle, prompting a … Read more

Missouri Man Found Guilty of Meth and Gun Offenses in Landmark Court Case

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – A man from Hannibal, Missouri has been found guilty of multiple charges related to methamphetamine possession and gun crimes. Justin Fuget, 35, was convicted by a jury in U.S. District Court on Tuesday. The charges against him include being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking offense. During the trial, evidence and testimonies revealed that the Hannibal Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Fuget’s vehicle on March 25, 2022. Officers noticed a large … Read more