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KSP makes 28 arrests, seizes more than $100K in drugs during roundup
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police Post 9 successfully concluded Operation Mountain Justice, an operation targeting suspected drug trafficking networks operating throughout the Post 9 district.
The operation resulted in 28 arrests, 54 total criminal charges, and the seizure of illegal drugs with a street value totaling more than $102,000.
Post 9 troopers and detectives participated in the coordinated enforcement effort, which led to the seizure of approximately 4.7 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, 130 grams of suspected fentanyl, three firearms and approximately $1,500 in cash.
Kentucky State Police remains committed to disrupting the distribution of illegal drugs and holding those responsible accountable. Efforts such as Operation Mountain Justice continue to make our communities safer by removing dangerous drugs and illegal firearms from our community.
The Kentucky State Police encourages the public to share any information related to drug activity by contacting Post 9 at (606)-433-7711 or submitting an anonymous tip on the agency’s website.
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KSP investigates Letcher County shooting
McROBERTS, Ky. — One Letcher County man is in the hospital and another is in jail, following a shooting on Sheas Fork at McRoberts.
Troopers responded to the scene just after 4 p.m. Monday and located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel before being transported to Whitesburg ARH Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
The preliminary investigation identified Hibert Tackett, 65, of McRoberts, as the suspect. Tackett fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement but was later located and taken into custody without incident.
Tackett was charged with first-degree assault and tampering with physical evidence. He was lodged in the Letcher County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Det. Nathan Roark.
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