Garrard County deputies arrest man accused of methamphetamine distribution in the area

GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Garrard County Sheriff’s Office says a Cartersville man has been arrested following an investigation into methamphetamine distribution in the area.

Investigators say 65-year-old Charles Gregory Sergent of Cartersville was taken into custody after deputies determined he had been receiving and distributing methamphetamine throughout the Cartersville and Berea communities.

Authorities say the investigation uncovered what deputies described as a methamphetamine pipeline originating in California and supplying drugs into the local area. Investigators believe Sergent received and distributed several pounds of methamphetamine as part of the operation.

Officials say Sergent also has an extensive criminal history and is a registered sex offender with prior convictions involving sexual offenses, firearms violations, and narcotics-related crimes.

Sergent is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a controlled substance first degree (morphine), and possession of drug paraphernalia.

“We stopped a meth pipeline coming into our community, and we will keep targeting anyone who tries to bring these drugs into Garrard County,” said Sheriff Willie Skeens.

Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office at 859-792-3591.