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Shots Fired Complaint Leads to Drug Bust & Wanted Person Arrest in Southeastern Kentucky

BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Department is reporting that on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Sheriff Mike Smith and Deputies of Knox County Sheriff Department arrested four individuals on drug charges on Turkey Creek Road after responding to a report of shots being fired in the area.

When deputies arrived at the residence they discovered 54 year old Markel Mills of Flat Lick sitting in a vehicle attempting to conceal drug paraphernalia beside the seat.

The on-scene investigation lead to the discovery by responding units that had arrived during the course of attempted drug transactions.

While detaining the individuals at the location, Lawerence Davis attempted to flee deputies.

These four individuals were arrested:

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Markel Mills, 54 of Flat Lick, KY, charged with:

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree(Meth.)
  • Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Degree
  • Tampering With Physical Evidence
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

William Michael Honeycutt, 53 of Flat Lick, KY, charged with:

  •  Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth.)

Jessica A. Baker, 42 of Barbourville, KY, charged with:

  • Served Warrant, NCIC Wanted Person, Boone County
  • TBUT Over $500
  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth.)

Lawerence Davis, 36 of Barbourville, KY, charged with:

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth.)
  • Fleeing/Evading 1st Degree (On foot)

These 4 individuals were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

Photos of the accused courtesy of the Knox County Detention Center.

Photo of seized contraband from the Knox County Sheriff's Department.

Officers:

  • Sheriff Mike Smith
  • Deputy Sam Mullins (Arresting Officer)
  • Deputy Keith Liford

 

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