NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO
STAFF REPORT
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 — Evan Dean Ratcliff, 27, of Carter County, Ky., was arrested late Friday night, Oct. 16th, after the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Rooster Run Dollar General Store for a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot.
According to the sheriff’s office, store employees reported that the vehicle had been parked in their lot and running for about 2 hours. When deputies approached the driver, he identified himself as Jordan Ratcliff. Police later determined his name was Evan Dean Ratcliff of Carter County, Ky.
A search of his vehicle revealed about 1.5 pounds of what police believe was crystal methamphetamine and about 1 pound of heroin. Police recovered more than $2,000 in cash, a handgun, and other items often used in drug trafficking.
Ratcliff was arrested on charges that include trafficking in controlled substance, first-degree (2 or more grams methamphetamine; trafficking in controlled substance, first-degree (heroin); possession controlled substance, first-degree (methamphetamine); theft of identity without consent; possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of marijuana. Ratcliff also was arrested on outstanding warrants that included engaging in organized crime and a parole violation.
Ratcliff was lodged in the Nelson County Jail.
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