A nearly yearlong investigation by Kentucky State Police has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio County man on drug trafficking charges.
According to Kentucky State Police, after a nine-month investigation, troopers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 12000 block of Hwy 231, about eight miles north of Hartford, at 5:30 Saturday night.
During a search of the home, troopers found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug trafficking paraphernalia, police said.
Troopers arrested 41-year-old Jason R. Eyster, of Hartford, and charged him with trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine, his second such offense), possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, his second such offense), possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center on a $7,500 cash bond.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
