BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Department is reporting that: Just after 3:00 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Deputy Bobby Jones, Knox County Sheriff Department developed information of a quantity of illicit drugs being held at Best Western in Barbourville, KY awaiting distribution.
Deputy Jones made contact with a male occupant in the room and was granted consent to search the room.
A subsequent search of the room resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of suspected Methamphetamine, cash, and Suboxone strips.
The occupant, 51-year-old Jack Alan Ray of Taylor, Michigan, was arrested and lodged in the Knox County Jail charged with:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st, Methamphetamine
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance Drug Unspecified
Mr. Ray is being held on a $25,000 cash bond.
A large quantity of cash, Methamphetamine, and Suboxone strips were seized.
Deputy Jones was assisted by PTL. Middleton, Barbourville Police Department.
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Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Knox County Detention Center.
Photo of contraband seized is from Knox County, Ky Sheriff's Department
