SOMERSET, KY - Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports that two Louisville residents are in jail following a search warrant at a Science Hill residence.
The incident began when Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with Kentucky State Police Detectives executed a search warrant at a Science Hill residence on Highway 1676.
Law enforcement knocked and announced at a garage behind the residence, but did not receive a response. Smoke began coming from inside of the garage, so Deputies attempted to force entry to the front door, but were unsuccessful due to the door being barricaded. Deputies were finally able to make entry through the side of the garage.
After gaining entry to the garage, Law enforcement found a wood-burning stove with a lit fire in the garage, and the garage floor was also on fire. Law enforcement began attempts to extinguish the fire and take control of the individuals inside of the garage.
Once the fire was contained, Deputies began a search of the occupants of the garage.
The two occupants were identified as: Thomas Edward Soble, age 43, of Louisville, KY and Sarah Anne Morris, age 33, of Louisville, KY.
Deputies discovered Thomas Edward Soble had an empty holster on his side.
While searching the garage, Deputies located a 9mm pistol, along with a bag of methamphetamine, hidden under a side table.
Deputies contacted Pulaski County 911 who revealed the pistol was reported stolen. Law enforcement conducted a check of Soble’s criminal history and discovered he was a convicted felon, prohibited from possessing firearms.
During the interviews of the suspects, Law enforcement was informed the subjects in the garage burnt approximately 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine, in the wood burning stove, before Deputies could make entry.
Upon completing the search and investigation of the scene, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Louisville duo was arrested and charged. The suspects were transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center for processing.
Thomas Soble was charged with:
- Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)
- Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
- Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)(Enhancement)
Sarah Morris was charged with:
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (> or = 2 grams) (Methamphetamine)
These two individuals were lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.
Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Pulaski County Detention Center.
The investigation is still ongoing by Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by the Kentucky State Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Science Hill Fire Department.
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 remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at PulaskiSheriff.com.
