EKB News

An 18 month investigation into the illegal purchase of prescription medications or better known as doctor shopping resulted into the arrest of 18 people early Thursday morning throughout eastern Kentucky. The arrests were made by the Kentucky State Police and Operation Unite Detectives.

The charges revolve around trafficking in various prescription pills, cocaine and methadone.

To report someone dealing drugs call 1-800-DOPE-TIP or 1-866-424-4382.

Here is the list of names of people that were arrested:
Bennett Blankenship, 45, Teaberry

Eugene Caudill, 43, Bypro

Alta Chapman, 50, Drift

Wayne Collins, 54, Eastern

Larry Goble,53, Prestonsburg

Jeanette Hoover, 48, Garrett

Patsy Hoover, 35, Eastern

Joey Luster, 33, Harold

Ervin Marsillet Jr, 57, Flat Gap

Jim Marsillett III, 32. Flat Gap

Frank Newsome, 46, Prestonsburg

James Osbourne, 43, Prestonsburg

David Ousley, 42, Paintsville

Tracy Patrick, 36, Floyd County

Gary Slone, 55, Prestonsburg

Michael Turner, 54, Drift

Kevin Coburn , 23, Martin

Douglas Thomas , 29, Lackey