Citizen complaint to police leads to search warrant, drug trafficking arrest
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO
STAFF REPORT
MICHAEL TYRONE GREATHOUSE
Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, 11:55 a.m. — A Bardstown man was arrested Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 on drug charges following a search of a Bloomfield Road home by Bardstown Police officers and Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
Acting on a citizen complaint of trafficking synthetic drugs, police executed a search warrant Saturday at a residence at 1125 Bloomfield Road. The search warrant turned up the synthetic drug “spice,” a small amount of marijuana, $920 in cash, a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun and ammunition, digital scales, cell phones, drug paraphernalia and a 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck.
Michael T. Greathouse, 22, was arrested on charges of trafficking synthetic drugs; possession of synthetic drugs; possession of marijuana; convicted felon possessing a handgun; concealing a deadly weapon; possession of drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Nelson County Jail.
The investigation was the result of citizens taking a stand and reported suspicious activity to police. A press release stated the city police follow up on complaints in an effort to address criminal activity.
Officer Eric Williamson is the investigating officer. Individuals with information about this investigation are asked to contact Bardstown Police, (502) 348-6811 or Nelson County Dispatch, (502) 348-3211.
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