Middlesboro Drug Investigation Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest

MPD investigation leads to arrest of suspected trafficker

A lengthy investigation into suspected drug trafficking led to the arrest of a Middlesboro man on Friday (Aug. 7), according to a release from the Middlesboro Police Department. Larry K. Presnell III was charged with trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Drug Detective Barry Cowan of the Middlesboro Police Department led the investigation that resulted in…

Kuttawa Woman Arrested After Drug Investigation At Storage Facility

A Kuttawa woman was arrested over the weekend after a drug investigation at a Suwanee storage facility. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies, along with Kentucky State Police, went to the storage facility just before 7:30 Saturday night, August 8th. Authorities say the sheriff’s office had received a drug trafficking complaint at the location and conducted surveillance before making contact with 46-year-old Amanda Deaton. Deputies s…

Middlesboro drug investigation leads to drug trafficking arrest

Larry Presnell was arrested following an investigation by the Middlesboro Police Department.