Yearlong investigation by Ohio Co. Sheriff’s Office yields indictments on 14 suspects on 27 felony counts; most for drug trafficking

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Ohio County Sheriff Tracy Beatty has announced that the Ohio County Grand Jury has indicted 14 suspects on a total of 41 charges after a yearlong investigation.

In all, the cases represent twenty-seven felonies and fourteen misdemeanors, according to Sheriff Beatty. Most of the charges are for trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine) or trafficking in prescription medication. Beatty said some of the charges are for drug possession, while others involve endangering the welfare of a minor.

Members of the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office will begin arresting suspects associated with these cases shortly after the warrants are entered into the on line E-Warrant System.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000