Warrant Service Leads to Felony Drug Charges

L: Patrick Blanton, (52) R: Brandon Harrison, (41), both of Chalybeate.

Darren Doyle, story:
Two local men were arrested on multiple charges after a warrant service led to the discovery of illegal drugs, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Office stated that deputies attempted to serve a felony drug warrant for a resident of 1341 Denham Road in Chalybeate on Friday, February 7th. The individual with the active warrant was not present but deputies made contact with two individuals who were in a small room attached to the porch of the residence, the Sheriff's Office said. The two were identified as Patrick Blanton (52) and Brandon Harrison (41).

According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the room and consent to search the room was granted. The Sheriff's Office said suspected methamphetamine, suspected Xanax, and various drug paraphernalia were located in plain view.

Both subjects were arrested and charged with the following:

Patrick Blanton:

• Poss Cont Sub 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
• Traff Cont Sub, 2nd Degree, 1st Offense(>or = 20 Drug Unspecified Sch 3)
• Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess
• Prescription Cont Sub not in Proper Container 1st Off

Brandon Harrison:

• Poss Cont Sub 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine)
• Traff Cont Sub, 2nd Degree, 1st Offense(>or = 20 Drug Unspecified Sch 3)
• Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess
• Prescription Cont Sub not in Proper Container 1st Off

Both were transported to the Hart County Jail were they currently remain with no bond.