PIKEVILLE — On July 15 officers with the Pikeville Police Department for a license violation.

During the investigation, it was confirmed the driver, Melissa Vandiford, Pikeville, had a suspended driving privilege.

Upon further investigation, a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted after a K-9 alert. Subsequently, illegal narcotics were found in the vehicle and Vandiford was charged and arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

Vandiford was transported to the Wayne County Magistrate’s Office and booked under a secured bond.