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L to R: Larry Hammons, Jamerson Cannon and Tyler Ross

TASK FORCE DRUG SEIZURE AND ARRESTS OF A MANCHESTER, KENTUCKY MAN & TWO OHIO MEN ON KY 2418 IN KNOX COUNTY

BARBOURVILLE, KY - On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force, arrested a Manchester, KY man and two Ohio men on KY 2418 in Barbourville, KY.

Task Force Officers conducting an undercover operation in Knox County seized approximately one (1) pound of suspected methamphetamine and a plastic bag containing approximately three (3) ounces of marijuana that was found in the possession of Larry Hammons, age 28 of Manchester, KY, Jamerson Cannon, age 25 of Dayton, OH and Tyler Ross age 24 of Troy, OH.

Larry Hammons was charged with:

  • Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree/Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana

Jamerson Cannon was charged with:

  • Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree/Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana

Tyler Ross was charged with:

  • Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree/Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana

These three individuals were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

Photos of seized contraband and the three accused are from the Knox County, Ky. Sheriff's Department.

In addition to the task force officers, Laurel County Deputies, London Police Department Officers, and DEA agents assisted in the arrests.

Operation U.N.I.T.E. also provided assistance during this investigation.

 

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