Firearms, drugs seized

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

PIKEVILLE — Five people were arrested June 1 after illegal drugs and stolen items were discovered at a Pike County home.

Officers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 executed a search warrant at a residence on Flora Street in the Coal Run community of Pike County.

Officers say the investigation began May 30 when KSP Post 9 security cameras captured occupants from the residence stealing from state police property.

While searching the home, troopers located stolen items and seized quantities of suspected methamphetamine.

The investigation led detectives to another residence in the Tram community of Floyd County. There, detectives located and seized several firearms, quantities of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, prescription medication, drug paraphernalia and over $1,600 in cash.

Timothy Cecil, 59, of Pikeville, was arrested on possession of controlled substance first degree (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Aaron Caines, 28, of Betsy Layne, was arrested on possession of controlled substance first degree (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tessa Belcher, 32, of Coal Run, was arrested on possession of controlled substance first degree (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence.

Rebecca Cecil, 38, of Pikeville, was arrested on theft by unlawful taking and tampering with physical evidence.

Joshua Habern, 39, of Pikeville, was arrested on a parole violation warrant.

All five were lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.

Police say additional charges are still pending.