According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted by Kentucky Probation and Parole officers in reference to a warrant for a fugitive parole absconder, Gary Rowland. Probation and Parole officers requested the assistance of the sheriff’s office because Rowland was reportedly armed and dangerous.
Police found Rowland hiding under a bed inside a home on Davin Dale Lane in Hardin. During a search of the home, detectives located digital scales with meth residue, a plastic baggie with over an ounce of methamphetamine, marijuana, loaded handguns and a loaded rifle. Rowland was also found in possession of $2,000 cash.
Rowland was arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail on charges of trafficking meth (firearm enhanced), possession of drug paraphernalia (firearm enhanced) and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
Another person at the home, Montana Cunningham, was also arrested. Cunningham is charged with trafficking meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Deputies said additional charges may be filed.
