Johnson roundup seeks 16 people

PAINTSVILLE – An Operation UNITE investigation into the illegal sale of prescription pills in Johnson County has resulted in the indictment of 16 people – including three members of a West Van Lear family. The indictments were the result of information obtained...
Harlan roundup targets 52 dealers

Harlan roundup targets 52 dealers

BENHAM – Indictment warrants have been issued for 52 people following an investigation into the illegal sale of drugs in Harlan County. Most of those wanted by Operation UNITE live in the Tri-Cities area of Benham, Cumberland and Lynch. More than two dozen law...
29 sought in Pike roundup

29 sought in Pike roundup

PIKEVILLE – An Operation UNITE investigation into the illegal sale of prescription medications in Pike County has resulted in arrest warrants for 29 individuals. UNITE detectives, with assistance from the Kentucky State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Office,...

21 sought in Letcher roundup

WHITESBURG – A lengthy investigation by Operation UNITE into illegal prescription drug sales in Letcher County has resulted in the indictment of 21 individuals on 35 felony cases. Detectives, accompanied by deputies from the Letcher County Sheriff Danny Webb’s Office,...
Breathitt roundup targets 24 dealers

Breathitt roundup targets 24 dealers

JACKSON – Two dozen individuals who have been trafficking prescription pills in the Breathitt County area were targeted for arrest Wednesday, January 5, by Operation UNITE. During an investigation that spanned six months, UNITE detectives along with officers from the...