Somerset, Ky. - August 3, 2019 - According to Sheriff Greg Speck, Deputy Brandon Smith and Deputy Matt Bryant responded to 175 Crimson Drive on a disturbance call and possible assault taking place.
When these two Deputies arrived two of the occupants locked the bathroom door and refused to allow the Deputies in. The Deputies then asked for assistance from other officers due to the possible barricade situation. Sergeant Kyle Wilson, Deputy Dan Pevley and other officers arrived on the scene to assist.
After about 15 minutes the people in the bathroom came out. They were identified as Kenneth Wells and Sarah Edmonson.
It was discovered that:
Kenneth Wells, age 35 of Crimson Drive, Somerset, KY had a Parole Violation Warrant on him.
Sarah Edmonson, age 21 from Corbin, KY had a District Court Warrant on her out of Madison County.
When the officers searched the residence, they located;
- 138 grams of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine
- $2,367.00 in cash
- 3 handguns
- 2 sets of scales
- Numerous plastic baggies
In addition to their warrants, Wells and Edmonson were charged with:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Greater than 2 Grams of Methamphetamine)
Wells was also charged with Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.
Wells and Edmonson were both transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center where they remain lodged with no bail set at this time.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by Chief Duncan (Eubank Police Chief), Somerset Police Department, and Trooper Travis Thompson.
