Ohio Co. busted man with 3 ounces of meth, firearms, large amount of cash

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On Ohio County man has been arrested after multiple law enforcement officers located a large amount of methamphetamine during the execution of a search warrant.

Timothy J. Bennett, 33, of Hartford, was arrested Thursday after the Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police served a warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Martin Road in Hartford.

Police told WFIE.com that Bennett was targeted when law enforcement received complaints about his illegal activity.

During a search of the residence, officers located three ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Police also found an AR-15, a pistol and shotgun and hundreds of dollars in cash.

Bennett was lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center but is no longer listed as an inmate.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

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