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Duo Wanted on Federal Conspiracy Charges Arrested in Southeastern Kentucky

Wilburn Messer
BARBOURVILLE, KY - The Knox County Sheriff's Department Is reporting that shortly after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith, Sgt. Carl Frith, and Deputy Sam Mullins arrested two individuals wanted on federal charges. 

Arrested at a location on Keck Road in Gray, KY was:

  • Justin W. Wilburn, 32 of Gray, KY
  • Patricia Messer, 43 of Gray KY

Both Messer and Wilburn were wanted on federal charges for:

  • Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, and Oxycodone

These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center and are being held without bond.

Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

 

 

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