Adult, two juveniles arrested on gun, drug charges

An adult and two juveniles were arrested on gun charges following a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon on McLean Avenue.

Hopkinsville Police Officer Jerry Marcum stopped 18-year old Letrevion Washington of Hopkinsville for not wearing a seat belt and a computer check showed he only has a learners permit and there were no licensed drivers in the vehicle.

Police say there was a bullet visible in the center console and tobacco packaging in plain view.

A search allegedly revealed two handguns under the front passenger seat, including one loaded with hollow point flanged ammunition. A plastic baggy of marijuana was also found under the seat, according to the report, which says .40 caliber ammunition was located in a backpack in the trunk.

Washington and the two male juveniles all denied knowledge of the guns and marijuana and all three were arrested.

The minors are charged with possession of a handgun by a minor, use of restricted ammunition during a felony, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Washington is charged with several traffic violations, in addition to possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful transaction with a minor.