Police seize meth and heroin in Pike County bust

Officers seized quantities of suspected methamphetamine and heroin, drug paraphernalia, a firearm and a sum of cash.

PIKEVILLE — A Pike County man was arrested Wednesday after illegal drugs were discovered at his residence.

Police obtained a search warrant for a residence on Redale Road in Pikeville. The officers seized quantities of suspected methamphetamine and heroin, drug paraphernalia, a firearm and a sum of cash.

Joshua Habern, 41, of Pikeville, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center. His charges include trafficking controlled substance (methamphetamine), trafficking controlled substance (heroin), and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

Police say additional charges are pending.

Kentucky State Police Post 9, KSP Special Operation’s K-9 unit and Pikeville City Police executed the search.


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