MOUNT VERNON — A mount Vernon man was arrested on multiple charges this week after a search warrant was executed on Wednesday morning, according to Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer.
Jesse C. Nyhart, 28, of Mount Vernon was arrested on active warrants that included improper handling firearms in a motor vehicle, and intimidation.
According to a press release issued Friday morning by Shaffer, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with members of the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit executed a search warrant at 105 North McKenzie St. in Mount Vernon at 4:31 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Deputies obtained the warrant as part an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
Three adults were discovered outside of the residence and two were located inside the residence. Suspected drugs, along with paraphernalia, pills, cash, ammunition, counterfeit bills, and other items were seized as evidence.
The case remains under investigation and additional charges are expected.
