Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck reports that a Nancy, Kentucky man, Kenneth Hicks, age 26 of
Gateway Lane in Nancy, Kentucky, was arrested Thursday night at approximately 9:16 PM on US 27 by Deputy Tan Hudson.

Deputy Hudson received a call that someone was passed out at the steering wheel of a car at a fast-
food restaurant on South US 27. When he arrived at the location, he discovered Mr. Hicks passed

out at the steering wheel with the keys in the ignition. Deputy Hudson searched the car and found
approximately 8 grams of Methamphetamine, 4 grams of marijuana, and 2 Suboxone. Deputy
Hudson also seized items that are consistent with the sale of illegal drugs as well as $1248.00 in cash.

Deputy Hudson arrested Mr. Hicks and charged him with the following:
• Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (greater than 2 grams of
Methamphetamine)
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree (Drug Unspecified)
• Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Controlled Substance, 1st Offense
• Drug Paraphernalia – Deliver/Manufacture

Kenneth Hicks was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center, where he remains lodged as of
this press release.

Deputy Hudson was assisted by Deputy Logan Starnes, Trooper Adam Childress, and Officer Jacob
Mink of the Burnside Police Department.

Sheriff Greg Speck asked that if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact
our office at 606-678-5145. You can remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at
http://www.pulaskisheriff.com