According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Monticello man has been
arrested for trafficking in a controlled substance.
On September 7, 2026, at approximately 11 PM, Deputy Nick Bertram with
the assistance of Monticello Police Officer Valis Smedley went to a
residence located at 218 Elm Street to serve an active Wayne County
Circuit Court Warrant of Arrest on 55 year old Homer Hunley with the warrant being
associated with drug trafficking. When the front door was open to the
residence Deputy Bertram noticed Hunley sitting on a couch and then
observed Hunley throwing items behind the couch. Deputy Bertram then
took physical control of Hunley placing him under arrest for the active arrest
warrant. Deputy Bertram then retrieved the items Hunley attempted to
conceal. These items were a plastic baggie containing a crystal like
substance suspected to be methamphetamine with an approximately
weight of 7.4 grams and a set of digital scales.
Deputy Bertram charged and arrested Homer Hunley of Monticello, KY. for
trafficking in a controlled substance-1 st degree (greater than 2 grams of
methamphetamine) and tampering with physical evidence. Hunley was also
served / arrested on the Wayne County Circuit Court Warrant of Arrest for
failure to appear for Arraignment on the underlying charges of trafficking in
a controlled substance-1 st degree (greater than 2 grams of
methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and persistent
felony offender-1 st degree.
Hunley was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center. The
investigation is continuing.