Drug trafficking arrest in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Sheriff Pat Melton says an arrest has been made after they received a lead about drug trafficking at a local motel.

According to the Sheriff, his office began an investigation and executed a search warrant after receiving the information.  That search led to the arrest of 43-year-old Thomas F. Wideman.  He was charged with trafficking in cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug parephernalia.

Wideman was taken to the Franklin Co. Regional Jail.