According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron, an ongoing investigation by multiple agencies including the Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control Agency, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and the Monticello Police Department into the illegal sales of narcotics here in Monticello and Wayne County has resulted in a local business owner being arrested for trafficking in marijuana.
The investigation was led by Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control Officer Mike Nunley. During the investigation, a large amount of a “bud” flowery material pre-rolled product “joints” were found for sale at the Highway 90 Shell. During the investigation, Officer Nunley obtained a Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest pertaining to the investigation of business owner Ravindra Patel of Somerset, Ky. for the charge of trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces). Patel is the owner of several local businesses including the Highway 90 Shell, the Lucky 7 Vape sho,p, and other businesses as well.
On January 22, 2025, after a meeting with Patel Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Deputy James Barnett served and arrested Patel on the Complaint Warrant which was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center. Patel was released from the Detention Center after signing a Personal Bond.
The investigation is continuing.