Over 100 firearms, thousands of pills found after undercover investigation in Laurel County

June 10, 2025

Kentucky State Police arrested a Laurel County man after an undercover drug investigation.

Chester Glenn Couch, 68, of Bonnyman, was arrested on June 5.

The sheriff’s office says the investigation resulted in a drug search warrant being executed at Couch’s address off Typo Road in Bonnyman.

They say investigators found around 2,247 prescription pills, about 120 firearms, suspected methamphetamine, and a large amount of money.

Chester Glenn Couch was charged with:

  • two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – opiates
  • Trafficking in a controlled substance – third-degree – first offense
  • Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine
Couch was lodged in the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Perry County.

Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that drug investigations and arrests will continue in Laurel County.