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Two people arrested following drug bust in Kentucky

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KENTUCKY — A drug raid conducted Friday night in Floyd County led to the arrest of two Prestonsburg residents and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash, according to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said they executed a search warrant at a residence on Big Branch of Bull Creek Road. During the search, investigators reported finding illegal drugs, digital scales, multiple firearms and a quantity of cash believed to be proceeds from the sale of illegal drugs.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler McKinney, 25, and Heather Slone, 25, both of Prestonsburg, were arrested inside the residence. Deputies said both were charged with trafficking in a controlled substance.

In addition to McKinney and Slone, deputies said a third individual, who was not publicly identified, was also arrested at the scene on outstanding warrants.

No further details were immediately released, and the investigation remains ongoing.