A Dawson Springs father and son were arrested Wednesday on methamphetamine trafficking charges.
Detectives with the Madisonville-Hopkins County Vice/Narcotics Unit received tips from the public regarding 52-year old Charles “Jeff” Parker and 28-year old Jeffery Parker allegedly selling meth.
A search warrant was obtained for a home at 12490 Nortonville Road and a news release says police seized over a quarter-pound of meth, multiple firearms and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
Both men were arrested for trafficking in meth, with the elder Parker also charged with possession of a handgun by a felon.
Three other people in the home were also arrested, with 64-year old William Lively and 35-year old Lorena Halbur charged with possession of a handgun by a felon; and 22-year old Shelby Cunningham charged with possession of meth and trafficking in prescription pills.
