Bee Spring Man Arrested In Drug Bust, Over $26K In Cash Seized

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
A Bee Spring man is facing felony charges after law enforcement found marijuana, drug trafficking items, and a considerable amount of cash at his residence on Jock Road late last night.

According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, deputies and the Kentucky State Police responded to the residence of Rodney Shawn Warthan Jr., (35), after receiving multiple drug complaints ​at the property.

Officials said there was strong odor of marijuana coming from an open door at the home and a search warrant was obtained for the property.

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Rodney Shawn Warthan Jr., 35, Bee Spring. (Hart Co. Jail)

​Inside the home, officers reportedly found several items of drug paraphernalia, items indicating drug trafficking, and a large amount of processed marijuana, some of which had been flushed into the master bathroom toilet.  Apparently the marijuana clogged the toilet and was still visible.

Officers also seized $26,222 in cash.  In addition to the cash and drugs, several thousand dollars worth of electronics and vehicles were also seized.  Deputies arrested Warthan and charged him with:

• Trafficking in Marijuana less than 8 oz., 2nd offense 
• Tampering with Physical Evidence
• Delivering/Manufacturing Drug Paraphernalia. 

He was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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