Pulaski Co. Sheriff Bobby Jones reports three Pulaski County residents are in custody following a
traffic stop and search warrant on Tuesday.

The incident began when Detectives from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division
were conducting surveillance on a residence suspected of trafficking in methamphetamine.

Detectives observed a male subject pull up to the residence. A short time later the male subject
and second male subject left the residence.

Detective Tan Hudson observed the vehicle on Slate Branch Road and witnessed the vehicle
cross the center line on multiple occasions. Detective Hudson conducted a stop of the vehicle at
the intersection of Slate Branch Road and Bridge Hollow Road. Detective Hudson was able to
identify the driver as Larry Ellison, age 38, of Somerset and the passenger as Robert Allen, age
53, of Somerset.

Detective Trent Massey arrived on the scene, with his K-9, Leo, to assist. Detective Massey
deployed Leo to conduct a walk around of the vehicle. Following the walk around, Detectives
conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, Detectives located
approximately 58 grams of methamphetamine in Allen’s pocket.

Detective Hudson conducted field sobriety tests on Ellison and determined Ellison was operating
the vehicle under the influence of intoxicating substances.

Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley then applied for and was granted a search warrant for the
residence. Detectives and Deputies, along with members of the HIDTA task force, went to
execute the search warrant at the residence on Monticello Road. Detectives tried to make contact
at the front and side door at the residence with no contact. Detectives could hear people moving
inside of the residence and forced entry into the residence.

Once inside of the residence, Detectives located found Becky Allen-Garlandios, age 43, of
Somerset, in a bathroom attempting to flush drugs. Detectives were able to take Garlandios into
custody and recover approximately 29 grams of methamphetamine from the toilet. While
Garlandios was in custody, she attempted to conceal methamphetamine in her pants. Law
Enforcement searched the rest of the residence and located additional methamphetamine,
marijuana, cash, digital scales, pipes, and baggies.

In total (from both the stop and the search of the residence) Detectives located approximately
114 grams of methamphetamine, 6 grams of marijuana, and $8,409.00 in cash.

Larry Ellison was arrested and charged with the following:

• Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Controlled Substance
• Reckless Driving

Robert Allen was arrested and charged with the following:

• Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1 st Degree 1 st Offense – (> or = 2 grams methamphetamine)

Rebecca Allen Garlandios was arrested and charged with the following:

• Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1 st Degree 1 st Offense – (> or = 2 grams methamphetamine)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
• Trafficking in Marijuana (Less than 8 ounces) 1 st Offense

All three suspects were transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center.

The case remains under investigation by Detective Trent Massey of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s

Office Narcotics Division. The Narcotics Division were assisted on the scene by Deputy Marcus

Harrison and Sergeant Preston Pitman.

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 http://www.pulaskisheriff.com.