Wanted Gilbertsville man facing new drug charges

A wanted Gilbertsville man will face new drug charges after his arrest in Calloway County on Wednesday.

Deputies stopped a vehicle on US 641 in Murray, and the passenger, identified as 50-year-old Michael Melton, was found to have a parole violation warrant.

A search reportedly uncovered 6.3 grams of meth, drug paraphernalia, and pills.

Melton was served with the warrant and additionally charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a legend drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was taken to the Calloway County jail.