Drugs, $7K In Cash Seized In Trafficking Arrest

Patrick Roby (33), Mammoth Cave.

Edmonson Voice Report:
A Mammoth Cave man is facing multiple felony charges after he was arrested on Thursday night after a drug complaint.

The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office reported that they received a drug complaint call and responded to the 200 block of Ridgeway Drive in Mammoth Cave around 8:30PM on October 15th. According to a press release, deputies saw someone run around a building on site where deputies found Patrick Roby (33) who lived at the residence, along with a large bag of suspected meth.

Deputies also reported the odor of marijuana emitting from the garage where Roby allegedly stated there was marijuana inside, while admitting to having drug paraphernalia on his person, according to Sheriff's Office. Deputies also said they located two large bundles of cash, totaling over $7000, along with various forms of drug paraphernalia, suspected marijuana, and suspected methamphetamine.

Cash, drugs, and paraphernalia seized by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office.

​Roby was arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (> or = 2 GMS methamphetamine)
• Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz), 1st Offense
• Tampering with Physical Evidence
• Drug Paraphernalia—Buy/Possess

​Roby was lodged in Hart County Jail.