PIKEVILLE, KY – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that a Pike County man and woman were arrested Wednesday evening October 6, 2021 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, KY 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
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Rachel Blackburn, 40, of Pikeville, KY 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
- 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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