Four arrested, guns, cash, drugs seized following searches

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Four people have been charged and drugs and more than $4,500

Thomas Wells

Kelly Abshear

Chelsea Stewart

in cash seized following the execution of two search warrants at a Richmond, Ky., apartment complex.

According to Richmond Police Chief Rodney Richardson, officers searched units Tuesday at a complex on South Killarney Drive. Officers seized approximately two grams of methamphetamine, seven grams of heroin, the cash, two handguns and a semi-automatic rifle, the chief said.The four people arrested and the charges against them were:

— 35-year-old Darius Motton: Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), tampering With Physical Evidence, Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;

— 46-year-old Thomas Wells: Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon;

— 45-year-old Kelly Abshear: Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree (Heroin), tampering With Physical Evidence;

— 29-year-old Chelsea Stewart: Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Tampering With Physical Evidence, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.