Somerset man accused of trafficking meth, possession of marijuana

SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Somerset man was arrested on Thursday, May 1, after drugs were reportedly found during a search of his home in March.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said that the narcotics division received word of illegal drugs being sold at a home on Elihu Drive. After further investigation, evidence reportedly suggested that Nelson West, 54, was trafficking methamphetamine.

On March 31, authorities searched his home and reportedly found 131.7 grams of methamphetamine in three separate baggies. Meth was also allegedly hidden in a bathroom compartment.

Marijuana, glass pipes, and more than $1,000 in cash were also found, per detectives.

After obtaining an arrest warrant, authorities said they went to West’s home and knocked on the door, and could hear people scurrying around inside. West was reportedly found in the bathroom and subsequently arrested.

Records show he faces the following charges:

• First-degree trafficking in a controlled substance: over 2 grams of methamphetamine
• Possession of marijuana
• Buying/possessing drug paraphernalia

West was booked into the Pulaski County Detention Center on a $25,000 cash bond. He’s due in court at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7.