A joint investigation by local,state and federal authorities has led to the arrest of a Hopkinsville man on drug trafficking charges.
A news release says the Drug Enforcement Administration Paducah Post, Hopkinsville Police Department Special Investigation Section and Tulsa, Oklahoma DEA Resident Office have been jointly investigating the alleged drug trafficking activity of Melvin Brown for an extended period of time.
Brown, who was head boys’ basketball coach at University Heights Academy, was indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking conspiracy and money laundering.
On Tuesday, members of the DEA, HPD and Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement and Special Investigations West executed multiple search warrants in Hopkinsville and allegedly seized a large amount of cash, a handgun, and illicit drugs.
Following the search warrants, Brown was served his indictment warrant and is currently in the custody of federal authorities.
University Heights Academy issued a statement saying, “This is an unfortunate situation and moving forward, Melvin Brown will no longer be a part of the UHA basketball program.”