Leitchfield man arrested in Morgantown on drug charges

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A Leitchfield man has been arrested in Morgantown on drug charges.

According to Morgantown Police Chief Giles Taylor, officers responded to the Dollar General Market at 816 South Main Street “in reference to an individual with an active warrant.”

Upon arriving at the scene, Giles said officers located 54-year-old Russell E. Scott and “through the investigation” arrested and charged Scott with possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was also served with a probation violation warrant out of Butler County.

Scott was lodged in the Butler County Jail.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

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