Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck reports that a Burnside, Kentucky resident was arrested on drug charges following a 911 call of a domestic dispute in progress on Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Deputy Ricky Shirley responded to the domestic dispute at 11:45 PM Saturday night on Sexton Lane in Burnside, Kentucky.  Upon arrival at the residence, Deputy Shirley was initially denied entry. However, after smelling a strong odor of marijuana and hearing an altercation in the back of the residence, he made entry to investigate.  Two subjects involved in an argument were separated and a search of the residence was begun for additional individuals involved in the disturbance. Eight potted marijuana plants were located in the bathroom during the search as well a grow light and harvested leaves from some of the plants.

Harry Martin, age 31 of Sexton Lane, Burnside was taken into custody and charged with: Cultivating Marijuana (5 Plants or More) 1st Offense.  He was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center without incident.

Deputy Shirley was assisted at the scene by Sergeant Richard Smith of the Sheriff's Office and KSP Troopers Corey Jones and Travis Thompson.