SOMERSET, KY - Sheriff Bobby Jones reports on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, two Columbia, KY men were taken into custody following a multi-agency investigation involving the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Columbia Police Department, Lexington Police Department, and the Kentucky State Police.
During the course of the investigation, Law Enforcement discovered Frederick L. Ennis, age 37, of Columbia, KY and Diontae M. Ennis, Age 35, of Columbia, KY were trafficking in methamphetamine in Pulaski County and other areas of Southern Kentucky. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office began conducting surveillance on both subjects. Law Enforcement on multiple occasions watched the Ennis brothers meet with suspected sources of supply, outside of Pulaski County.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office were conducting surveillance on the Ennis brothers when they observed them turn north on I-75. Additional agencies joined into the surveillance to assist the Sheriff’s Office.
The Ennis brothers traveled to Lexington, where Lexington Police Department’s Air Support Unit assisted the Sheriff’s Office, by conducting surveillance when they arrived in Lexington. The Ennis brothers were seen meeting with a vehicle in a parking lot for a short period of time, indicative to a drug transaction.
The Lexington Police Department Air Support Unit followed the Ennis vehicle south on I-75, back to Pulaski County. When the vehicle arrived back in Pulaski County, the Kentucky State Police Interdiction Team conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene.
Upon stopping the vehicle, the Kentucky State Police deployed a K-9 to conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle. Following the free air sniff, Law Enforcement conducted a search of the vehicle. Inside a bag in the trunk of the vehicle, two large bags containing methamphetamine were located. The substances were later weighed at approximately 2 pounds.
Frederick Ennis was taken into custody by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and charged with:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 2nd Offense (methamphetamine)
- Contempt of Court (Warrant)
Diontae Ennis was taken into custody by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and charged with:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 2nd Offense (methamphetamine)
The Ennis brothers were lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center, where both remain housed as of the publishing of this press release.
Sheriff Bobby Jones stated, “This operation was a great example of the impact Law Enforcement agencies can make when they combine their resources for a common goal.” Jones went on to say, “the removal of these two individuals from the community will have a major impact on the illegal drug industry, not just in Pulaski County but surrounding counties.” “I would like to thank all of the participating agencies for their effort in helping to stop this drug trafficking organization.”
The investigation is still ongoing by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation continues into this case, additional charges are expected on other individuals involved in this conspiracy.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Lexington Police Department Air Support Unit, Columbia Police Department, Kentucky State Police DESI West, and Kentucky State Police Interdiction Team assisted the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at PulaskiSheriff.com.
