Sheriff Bobby Jones reports on Monday March 4, 2024, two Pulaski County men are in
custody following a traffic stop.

The incident began when Detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics
Division observed a Mazda passenger car fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of West
Oak Street and North Main Street. Detectives also observed the back passenger not wearing a
seat belt. Detective Trent Massey and Detective Tan Hudson conducted a stop of the vehicle.

Upon stopping the vehicle Detectives gained consent to search from the driver. Detectives were
able to identify the passengers as Anthony Meece, age 54, of Somerset and Jacob New, age 23,
of Somerset. During the search of the vehicle, Detectives located a bag containing heroin in the
area of the vehicle occupied by Anthony Meece. Detectives located a small amount of
methamphetamine in Jacob New’s possession and drug paraphernalia.

Meece was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance 1 st Degree, 1 st Offense (heroin)

New was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of Controlled Substance 1 st Degree 1 st Offense (Methamphetamine)
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess

Both suspects were transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center by Deputy Noah
Dishman.

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.