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Several people were arrested over a weekend drug investigation during which police reported finding large amounts of drugs, firearms and cash in both Floyd County and Pikeville.
Drugs, cash, paraphernalia and firearms were seized over the weekend as the result of a joint drug investigation between the Floyd County Sheriffâs Office and Pikeville Police Department. Submitted photos
Several people were arrested over a weekend drug investigation during which police reported finding large amounts of drugs, firearms and cash in both Floyd County and Pikeville.
According to a statement from the office of Floyd County Sheriff John P. Hunt, on May 7, undercover deputies were conducting an investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics in the Tram community of Floyd County when they were approached by a male subject identified as Samuel Atkins, 48, of Tram.
Sheriff John Hunt says these “vests are an investment into the K-9 program.”
It’s an investment the sheriff says is helping to clean up the streets of Floyd County.
For Lita’s handler, Deputy Kevin Johnson, the addition of the vest helps to provide an ease of mind while the two are at work.
“Just her [Lita] presence makes my job a lot safer,” Johnson said. “It’s a great thing, just knowing I don’t have to worry about her getting possibly shot or injured whenever we’re trying to do our job. It’s a relief.”
All K-9 officers of the Floyd County Sheriff’s K-9 unit are equipped with body armor. K-9 Drago received his vest in July.