INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:
Robert Whitt, 44, of Adams, was arrested Monday on Spence Branch in Martin County on charges of operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, resisting arrest, menacing, insufficient headlamps, no registration receipt, no registration plates, failure of owner to maintain insurance, and inadequate silencer (muffler).
Deputy Steven Putman reported that while on patrol on Milo Road he noticed a loud midsize pickup truck with a headlight out. He radioed Deputy Jameson Wall to intercept the vehicle, which then fled to Spence Branch. Deputies caught up with the truck and attempted to detain Whitt.
“I explained he was not under arrest but was being detained,” Putman stated. “He then ran and jumped into the driver side of the truck. I feared he was going to attempt to run me or Unit #66 over or possibly possess a weapon. At that time I pulled my service weapon for mine and Deputy Wall’s safety. The male subject then placed his hands on top of his head once he was being held at gunpoint.”
Deputy Wall placed restraints on Whitt without further incident.
Christopher Arthur Scott, 19, of Lovely, was arrested Monday in Pilgrim for public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol) and possession of marijuana.
Constable Bradford Preece responded to a complaint about a truck with its headlights on that had been parked for some time at Buck Branch Church. When he arrived, he found Scott passed out behind the wheel. According to the police report, Scott admitted to drinking a few beers and smoking marijuana. Preece said Scott also had a small baggie of marijuana in his pocket.
Thornton Eddie Goble, 62, of Inez, was arrested Sunday on Yellow Creek Road in Martin County on an indictment warrant for wanton endangerment in the first degree. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrant at 7:20 p.m.
Danny Ray Mollett, 47, of Tomahawk, was arrested Saturday on Rockhouse Road in Tomahawk on an indictment warrant for possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, drug paraphernalia-buy/possession and public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Deputy Putman served the warrant at 2:34 p.m.
Shawn Moore, 45, of Inez, was arrested Friday on Ball Breakers in Inez on two bench warrants from Floyd County. Deputy Putman served the warrants.
Michael Meade, 26, of Paintsville, was arrested Sept. 3 in Debord on a bench warrant from Lawrence County. Deputy Putman served the warrant at 7:57 p.m.
Michael Mills, 27, of Warfield, was arrested Sept. 3 on KY 1714 in Lovely for operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, rear license not illuminated, no registration plates, no registration receipt, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, inadequate silencer (muffler) and drug paraphernalia-buy/possession.
Deputy Putman reported that he was patrolling around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 3 when a black SUV passed him with no illuminated license plate. The deputy initiated a stop and discovered Mills’ operator’s license was suspended. Deputies say they also noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. After placing Mills under arrest, officers searched the SUV and found a marijuana pipe and a set of digital scales.
Arrests by others
Rodrick Mollette, 31, of Inez, was arrested Monday for contempt of court, probation violation for a felony offense, failure to appear (two counts) and possession of a controlled substance in the first degree. Probation & Parole made the arrest.
Lawrence McCoy, 31, of Lovely, was arrested Friday in Johnson County on charges of probation violation for a technical violation and flagrant non-support. Deputy Collins made the arrest.