Monroe County Sheriff’s Office find 118 pounds of marijuana in drug bust

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky- On Friday Dec. 26 around 2:30 P.M. the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a member of the Monroe County Department of Community Based Services to accompany a complaint they received on Akersville Road.

Upon arrival the sheriff’s office failed to make contact with the owner, but when approaching the garage they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside.

The Sheriff’s office says they saw in plain view a tote filled with marijuana plant stems, and marijuana residue on the floor.

Officers also located several bags filled with marijuana inside.

While the officers were at the residence, owner Danny Ray Russell returned home.

Russell allegedly admitted to officers that he had smoked marijuana and was then placed under arrest, was then lodged at the Barren County Detention Center.

On Dec. 27 the Monroe County Sheriff’s office obtained a search warrant for the residence and made contact with Russell again.

According to a report, Russell then escorted officers to his truck where they found a black Ar-15 Rifle and several loaded magazines.

Deputies also found more marijuana on the property, totaling 118 pounds of marijuana and cash.

Russell was then arrested and transported to the Barren County Jail.

Russell is charged with Trafficking in Marijuana greater than 5 pounds, Possession of Fire by convicted felon and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.