Man almost hits school bus, found with drugs in car

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – A Floyd County man was arrested after a traffic stop where police said they found suspected marijuana, cocaine and other drugs.

The incident happened on Monday, October 28, while police were patrolling the Allen area of Floyd County.

Christopher Saylor, 53, of Harold, was on US 23 when he allegedly changed lanes into an oncoming school bus.

When police stopped Saylor, they noticed him moving frantically in his vehicle and trying to hide illegal items.

Police said they immediately smelled the odor of marijuana inside the vehicle.

When Saylor was told to get out of the truck, police found a bag containing a green leaf-like substance, believed to be marijuana, in his pants pockets. Police also found approximately 8.5 grams of suspected marijuana, packaged in three separate bags. Police also seized powder weighing approximately 0.25 grams of suspected fentanyl, a white powder weighing approximately four grams of suspected cocaine, and 20 grams of mushrooms.

During a vehicle search, police found more drugs. 73 grams of suspected marijuana was collected from the center console of the vehicle.

Saylor later told police that he was not dealing drugs, but instead picked them up in Prestonsburg and did a friend a favor by bringing the drugs to them.

Saylor was charged with Trafficking in Marijuana (less than eight ounces) – first offense, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree – first offense (more than or equal to four grams of cocaine), Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), operating under a suspended or revoked operating license, and trafficking in a controlled substance, second degree – first offense (less than 10 DU of hallucinogen).

Saylor was taken to the Floyd County Jail. He is being held there on a $25,000 bond.