On August 7, the Barren River Drug Task Force, Metcalfe Sheriff’s Office, and Kentucky State Police conducted a search warrant at a residence on Judd Road in Metcalfe County.
The investigation started on August 4 when the Barren County Jailer contacted the Drug Task Force in reference to a subject placing illegal drugs on the jail property for an inmate to pick up and bring into the jail.
The Drug Task Force conducted an investigation and reviewed video from the Barren County Jail and communications between an inmate and the suspect.
The investigation led to the search warrant for the residence.
Detectives recovered approximately 87.8 grams of crystal meth, marijuana, loaded syringes, scales, packaging equipment, and numerous firearms. An explosive device (pipe bomb) was also discovered in the residence.
The explosive device was turned over to the ATF and Kentucky State Police explosive technicians at the scene for destruction.
Cory Scott Roach, 34 of Edmonton, was arrested and charged with 1st-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess, and tampering with evidence.
Roach admitted to trafficking illegal drugs and admitted to flushing meth when law enforcement arrived.
He was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center under a $50,000 cash bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 16. Additional arrests and charges are pending.
Source: WBKO
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