Clifton Hudson, 43, was arrested in December and indicted by a grand jury in April.
He's been out of jail on bond, but the Sheriff's Department said he's back after detectives got some tips about drug activity still going on.
He's been out of jail on bond, but the Sheriff's Department said he's back after detectives got some tips about drug activity still going on.
Detectives taped off and searched a Mt. Washington home where they discovered small amounts of heroin right after they said Hudson tried to sell some there.
"It appears to be heroin inside a needle and syringe ready to go for approximately $50," said Lt. Mike Murdoch with the Bullitt County Sheriff's Office.
The search happened about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Bullitt County's Drug Enforcement Unit set up a controlled buy at the Meadow View Court home where Hudson lives.
"And I didn't want to be involved with it because it makes me real nervous and everything," said neighbor Mary Patton.
Patton said she often sees people come and go from Hudson's house, and while his arrest is concerning, she said it's not surprising.
"No, I'm not surprised. He's been on the news before," said Patton.
Investigators said a search of the constable's home then uncovered marijuana, pills and drug paraphernalia.
"Obviously, it looks bad on the county as a whole, but that just shows that the sheriff and the High Intensity Drug Force Unit that it doesn't matter who you are, if you're dealing drugs we're going to arrest you for it," said Murdoch.
The Sheriff's Department said Hudson took office as constable in 2011, and he has the authority to make arrests.
But now, his own arrest has led to charges surrounding a drug that investigators said is becoming a big problem in Bullitt County.
"Heroin is increasing all across the country. It's not just here, it's increasing everywhere and it's gotten bad around here also," said Murdoch.
Hudson was booked into jail on drug possession and trafficking charges.
He's expected in court Wednesday morning.
His attorney who represents him on his December case said he was unfamiliar with Tuesday's arrest and couldn't comment
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