Sweeden Man Charged With Meth, Cocaine Trafficking

Raymond Seabolt, 46, of Sweeden.

Darren Doyle, story:
A Sweeden man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including trafficking meth and cocaine.

In a press release, the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office stated that on September 26, 2025, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white Dodge sedan that was observed traveling recklessly on Veterans Memorial Highway with only one operational headlight around 11PM. The driver was identified as Raymond Seabolt, (46), of Sweeden.

Items seized by the Edmonson Co. Sheriff's Office in the arrest of Raymond Seabolt on Sept. 26, 2025.

Through investigation, Seabolt disclosed the possible presence of illegal narcotics within the vehicle, according to the sheriff's office. Canine unit Tatiana was deployed and gave a positive indication near the passenger side door, which led to a probable cause search of the vehicle that resulted in the discovery of suspected trafficking quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, a 9mm handgun, and multiple items commonly associated with the trafficking of illegal drugs, the sheriff's office stated.

Seabolt was arrested, taken into custody without incident, and transported to the Hart County Jail.

He was charged with:

• Reckless Driving
• Failure to Illuminate Headlamps
• Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle
• Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License
• Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon
• Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
• Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Cocaine)

Seabolt remains in jail with no bond, according to the Hart County Jail. The case remains under investigation.