BURKESVILLE, Ky. (November 14, 2024) – In the early morning hours of Thursday, November 14, 2024, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers, in conjunction with local law enforcement, conducted a drug investigation in Cumberland County, leading to the arrest of three individuals for trafficking controlled substances.
During a joint investigation with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Burkesville Police Department, KSP Troopers uncovered information leading to obtaining a search warrant for a residence on Coolidge Humphrey Road in Cumberland County. Upon arrival, the Troopers found Amber Melton, age 31; Jamie Stern, age 47; and Wesley Smith, age 31, all of Burkesville, at the residence. Troopers executed the search warrant and completed a search of the residence which produced suspected methamphetamine, suspected hydrocodone pills, and suspected marijuana. Also located during the search was a firearm and several items of drug paraphernalia.
Amber Melton, Jamie Stern and Wesley Smith were arrested and lodged in the Adair County Detention Center. All three individuals were charged with the following:
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, Opiates
- Possession of Marijuana and
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Senior Trooper Brandon Poole is investigating. He was assisted at the scene by other KSP Post 15 Troopers, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, and the Burkesville Police Department.
