SOMERSET, KY - Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Somerset man after a call for assistance led to the discovery of methamphetamine.
According to the release, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at around 8:52 pm, deputies were called to the scene of a Breezy Hills address in Somerset, KY on a report of a male subject attempting to harm himself.
Upon arrival to the scene, Deputy Tyler Pearson approached an open door to the residence and in plain view inside the home, Deputy Pearson observed:
- Digital scales
- Multiple clear plastic bags
- A crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine
- Money
- A green leafy substance believed to be marijuana
As Deputy Pearson observed for the male subject who supposedly was threatening to harm himself, he encountered a male subject hiding behind the open entry door. The male subject provided Deputy Pearson with a name and social security number which was determined to belong to a subject from Louisville, KY.
Upon Deputy James Pitman’s arrival to the scene, he recognized the male subject to actually be Kyle Kingsley Wright Sr., age 57, of Somerset, KY. This individual was arrested from the scene
Kyle Wright was charged with:
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree-1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Marijuana
- Drug Paraphernalia-Buy/Possess
- Giving Officer False Identifying Information
Wright was also charged with:
- A Failure to Appear warrant out of Pulaski County Circuit Court
This individual was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of Pulaski County Detention Center.
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.
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