Sheriff: Man with needle sticking out of hat arrested on meth charges

WOODBINE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man with a needle sticking out from underneath his hat was arrested on methamphetamine charges, according to the Whitley County Sheriff.

Investigators say a sheriff’s deputy was patrolling on Back Street in the Woodbine community when he saw a man come out of the woods with a shovel and rake.

When the deputy made contact with 43-year old Sammy D. Harrell, of Woodbine, he says he could tell Harrell was under the influence.

The deputy says when he was talking to Harrell, he noticed a needle sticking out from underneath Harrell’s hat. When he asked Harrell what was in the needle, he says Harrell told him that it was methamphetamine.

Investigators say Harrell already had a warrant out against him for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 2nd offense for Methamphetamine.

The deputy says Harrell was arrested for Public Intoxication, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and the outstanding warrant.