(BARREN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER)
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren River Drug Task Force concluded a three month drug investigation on Wednesday evening.
The DTF stopped a vehicle on Baileys Bend Road. Authorities said Tyler O. Branstetter, 34, was driving the vehicle.
Branstetter attempted to evade police. He drove through a residential yard and was later stopped without incident.
Branstetter was found to possess 120 grams of crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The DTF recovered a total of 398 grams of crystal meth through the investigation. Also seized was marijuana, a handgun and drug paraphernalia.
He faces charges relating to first degree trafficking in a controlled substance (greater than or equal to two grams of meth, enhanced with a firearm), possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Branstetter was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Additional charges are pending.
