SOMERSET, KY - Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports that on Friday, June 7th, 2024, a Pulaski County man and woman were taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant.
The incident began when the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division received information of a large quantity of marijuana being distributed through a residence on Dewey Poynter Road. Detectives began investigating the information and was able to develop probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant.
At approximately 4:14 P.M. on Friday, Deputies went to the residence to execute the search warrant. Detectives spoke to a female on the porch of the residence, identified as Michelle Price, age 35, of Somerset. Detectives explained to Price they were there to execute a search warrant. Price told Detectives her children were inside of the residence along with firearms.
Price became combative, when Detectives did not allow her to use her phone to call additional people to the residence. Deputies arrived on scene to assist the Detectives.
While trying to get Price under control, a juvenile female came to the door. The female began screaming at Deputies to leave the property and attempted to shut the door. Deputies were able to stop the door and enter the residence. Once inside of the residence, the juvenile female continued screaming at law enforcement.
Beside the female, in the living room, was a juvenile male, holding a knife in an aggressive manner, threating Deputies. Deputies were able to calm the juvenile male down and have him put the knife away. The juvenile female became combative and began assaulting law enforcement, when they tried to retrieve her phone. The juvenile female began kicking and swinging at police.
While trying to get the juvenile female under control, the juvenile male recovered the knife. Deputies told the juvenile to drop the knife, he instead moved in an aggressive manner toward Deputies trying to detain the female. A taser was deployed to stop the juvenile from stabbing Deputies and the knife was recovered.
Once everyone was detained, Deputies contacted Somerset/Pulaski EMS to transport the juvenile for treatment. Deputies also called the Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) to assist on scene. The male juvenile was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, where he was treated and released.
Deputies began a search of the residence and located a large number of firearms in the living room area of the residence, where the juveniles were previously located. The Deputies also located a package containing over 12 pounds of marijuana.
Deputies discovered a shed outside of the residence, that was locked. Once Deputies gained entry into the shed, they located an indoor grow room, containing 7 growing marijuana plants. The also located 9 bags of processed marijuana, marijuana seeds, digital scales, baggies, grow equipment, and various drug paraphernalia.
While searching the outdoor area of the residence, Deputies located 5 growing marijuana plants.
While Deputies were processing the scene, a vehicle pulled in the driveway, being driven by Robert Price. A search of the vehicle, uncovered additional firearms and marijuana. Price had over $3,600.00 in Cash on his person.
Robert and Michelle Price (Photos from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office)
Robert Price was taken into custody and charged with the following:
• Trafficking in Marijuana (> 5lbs) 1st Offense (Enhanced by Firearm)
• Cultivate in Marijuana (5 plants or more) 1st Offense (Enhanced by Firearm)
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess (Enhanced by Firearm)
Michelle Price was taken into custody and charged with the following:
• Trafficking in Marijuana (> 5lbs) 1st Offense (Enhanced by Firearm)
• Cultivate in Marijuana (5 plants or more) 1st Offense (Enhanced by Firearm)
• Resisting Arrest
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess (Enhanced by Firearm)
The juvenile female was arrested and charged with the following:
• Assault 3rd Degree – Police Officer or Probation Officer
• Resisting Arrest
• Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree
The juvenile male was arrested and charged with the following:
• Assault 3rd Degree – Police Officer or Probation Officer (Attempt)
• Menacing
Michelle and Robert Price were transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center where they were lodged.
The juveniles were transported to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, where they met with the Court Designated Worker (CDW).
The investigation is ongoing by Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley.
The Narcotics Division was assisted with the search warrant by Patrol Division, Somerset/Pulaski EMS, DBCS, and the CDW’s Office.
Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at PulaskiSheriff.com. You can remain anonymous by texting PCSOTIP to 847411, or by using our mobile app on both Google Play and the App Store.
