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Drug and Firearm investigation - Clay County

Manchester, KY - On July 4, 2018, The Manchester Police Department and Kentucky State Police conducted three search warrants that began a four month-long drug and firearm investigation.

During the investigation, law enforcement seized a total of more than 1 pound of methamphetamine, hundreds of pills, and over $50,000.00 in U.S. currency along with over 40 firearms.

On November 14, 2018, law enforcement executed federal arrest warrants for individuals involved in the drug trafficking organization.

Three individuals involved in this investigation were:

  • Henry Hall
  • Ricky Melton
  • Jeffrey Ghent
  • Arrested by law enforcement officers on November 14, 2018.

    Four other individuals involved in this investigation were already in custody at the time of the indictment.

    Source: Manchester Police Department

     

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