Man Arrested on Drug Charges Involving Painkillers

RUSSELL, Ky. -- A Russell man was arrested Monday on drug charges, including trafficking in pain medication, according to a news release from the Russell Police Department.

William D. Darling, 47, was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and first-degree possession of a controlled substance.

After a months long investigation, detectives with the FADE Drug Task Force and Russell Police officers executed a search warrant at a home in the 400 block of Railroad Street.

Detectives recovered oxycodone pills, cash, and a loaded shotgun from the home and arrested Darling.

More charges are possible in the ongoing investigation.