Kentucky State Police Arrest Pike County Couple after Drug Investigation
Pikeville, KY. (October 08, 2021) – A Pike County man and woman were arrested Wednesday evening after illegal drugs were discovered at a Pike County home. Through investigation, troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 and a KSP Special Operation’s K-9 unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Right Fork of Road Creek in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County.
While conducting a search of the home, troopers located and seized quantities of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana. Additionally, prescription medication, drug paraphernalia, and over $13,000 in cash were seized from the residence.
Seth Wellman, 44, of Elkhorn City, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Trafficking Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Trafficking Controlled Substance (Heroin), Trafficking Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Rachel Blackburn, 40, of Pikeville, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Trafficking Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Trafficking Controlled Substance (Heroin), Trafficking Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Trooper Sheldon Thomas with KSP Post 9 is leading this investigation.
Drug tips can be reported to investigators at Post 09 by calling (606) 433-7711. Callers can remain anonymous.
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