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KSP investigation leads to drug trafficking arrests

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Burkesville, KY - In the early morning hours of Thursday, November 14, 2024, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers, in conjunction with local law enforcement, conducted a drug investigation in Cumberland County, leading to the arrest of three individuals for trafficking controlled substances.

During a joint investigation with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and Burkesville Police Department, KSP Troopers uncovered information leading to obtaining a search warrant for a residence on Coolidge Humphrey Road in Cumberland County.

Troopers executed the search warrant and completed a search of the residence, which produced suspected methamphetamine, suspected hydrocodone pills, and suspected marijuana. Also located during the search was a firearm along with several items of drug paraphernalia.


Amber Melton, Jamie Stern and Wesley Smith, all of Burkesville, were arrested and lodged in the Adair County Detention Center. All three individuals were charged with the following:
  • Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, Opiates
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Senior Trooper Brandon Poole is investigating, and he was assisted at the scene by other KSP Post 15 Troopers, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and the Burkesville Police Department.


This story was posted on 2024-11-14 12:40:11
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