An update from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office:

 

Friday night raid in the Melvin community turns up nearly a pound of crystal meth, prescription pills, digital scales,  thousands in cash and numerous guns. Deputies also seized tools and items matching the description of what had been reported stolen in the area.

 

Arrested was Ellis “Big Eye” Hunter of Melvin Ky. He is charged with several drug related charges including two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st.

Hunter was also wanted on outstanding warrants.

 

This investigation is ongoing with additional individuals and charges forthcoming.