Kentucky State Police Arrest Pike County Couple on Drug Charges
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (October 27, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 arrested a Pike County couple following the discovery of a large quantity of suspected illegal drugs at a residence in the Elkhorn City community.
As part of an ongoing drug investigation conducted by the KSP Post 9 Street Crimes Unit, troopers and detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Mill Mountain Branch. During the search, troopers seized approximately one pound of suspected methamphetamine and 14 grams of suspected fentanyl.
As a result of the investigation, Keshia Adkins, 40, of Elkhorn City, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center. Adkins was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Fentanyl).
Jordan Clark, 31, of Elkhorn City, was also arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center on charges of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Fentanyl).
The Kentucky State Police encourages the public to report suspected drug activity. Anyone with information may contact KSP Post 9 at (606) 433-7711. Callers may remain anonymous.
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