Jun. 14—A Pulaski County man is in custody with drug-related costs in opposition to him following the execution of an arrest warrant.
In keeping with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Workplace, the incident started on Could 16, 2024, when the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Workplace was dispatched to a pictures fired grievance on Department Street, within the Nancy neighborhood. The unique grievance said that gunshots and screaming have been heard from a close-by residence, after which a automobile left at a speedy tempo.
Deputies responded to the residence, however have been unable to make contact with anybody inside, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace. Involved in regards to the security and welfare of the occupants, deputies made entry into the residence.
Deputies didn’t find anybody within the residence, however whereas inside, they noticed an indoor marijuana develop operation, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace. Deputies exited the residence and referred to as the Pulaski County Narcotics Division for help.
Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley secured a search warrant for the residence, which led to deputies finding roughly 523.9 grams of processed marijuana, a small quantity of methamphetamine, 12 firearms, over $8,000 in money, digital scales, baggies, and two rising marijuana crops, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace.
Detectives have been capable of decide the id of the individual dwelling within the residence was Bobby Burton Jr., 45. Deputy Ronnie Golden made contact with Burton at his place of employment and Burton acknowledged he did dwell at that tackle, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace.
Detective Lt. Kegley filed for a warrant for the arrest of Burton, and on Thursday, June 13, Deputy Ronnie Golden was capable of find Burton at his place of employment, and arrested Burton on the Pulaski District court docket warrant.
Burton was charged with the next:
—Trafficking in Marijuana (8 ounces to five kilos) First Offense (Enhanced with Firearms)
—First-Diploma Possession of Managed Substance, First Offense (Methamphetamine)
—Domesticate in Marijuana 5 crops, First Offense
—Drug Paraphernalia-Purchase/Possess
Burton was transported to the Pulaski County Detention Heart, the place he was held on a $10,000 Money or Property bond.
The investigation is ongoing by Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley.
The Narcotics Division was assisted by the Patrol Division and the Kentucky State Police.
Readers are reminded {that a} cost is an accusation solely and that each one suspects are thought of harmless till confirmed responsible in a court docket of legislation.