UTICA, Ky. (January 30, 2023)—Kentucky State Police troopers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 12000 block of US231 north of Hartford. The nine-month long investigation was initiated by Kentucky State Police and the search was executed Saturday afternoon around 5:30 pm.
Troopers located several grams of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
Jason R. Eyster, 41 of Utica was arrested and charged with:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Methamphetamine, 1st degree, 2nd Offense.
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Possession of Marijuana
- Eyster was taken to the Ohio County Detention Center in Hartford.
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