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One person arrested following drug bust in Kentucky

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KENTUCKY — A Letcher County man was arrested after Kentucky State Police say he was found with a large quantity of suspected drugs and firearms, with a child present in the home.

On July 25, troopers executed a search warrant at a residence in the Isom community.

Inside the home, police found Billy Sturgill, along with suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, digital scales, baggies, and a significant amount of cash.

Troopers also reported finding four handguns in the home. Sturgill is a convicted felon, making him legally prohibited from possessing firearms.

A child was also present during the search, prompting an additional charge of endangering the welfare of a minor.

Sturgill was taken into custody and booked into the Letcher County Jail. He faces multiple drug charges, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and endangering the welfare of a minor.