On Monday afternoon, shortly before 2:00 PM, Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle, acting on complaints of suspected drug activity involving William Delmer Luttrell, 50, of Thomas Ridge Road in Dunnville, contacted Probation Officer Wilson to report heavy drug traffic at Luttrell’s residence.

Sheriff Weddle, along with Probation & Parole Officers Wilson and Harrod, proceeded to the property. Luttrell was located behind the outbuildings and voluntarily consented to a search of his person and property.

During the search, a baggie containing methamphetamine was found on Luttrell. He also disclosed the presence of a meth pipe inside one of the outbuildings. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana from the same structure. Initially denying knowledge, Luttrell later claimed the marijuana was acquired through a tool trade.

A backpack inside the outbuilding was found to contain approximately 15 ounces of marijuana. After being read his rights, Luttrell admitted ownership of all items but stated he does not use or sell marijuana.

Luttrell was charged with:

•      Possession of Methamphetamine, 1st Degree (Third Offense)

•      Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

•      Trafficking Marijuana (Over 8 oz, Under 5 lbs)

•      Parole Violation (Technical Offense)

He was lodged in the Casey County Jail.