Lost tooth lands Martin County couple in jail

PILGRIM, Ky. –  A Martin County couple found themselves behind bars Monday night after a State Trooper discovered illegal drugs while helping them search for a lost tooth. Troopers were dispatched to a home in the Pilgrim community after Post 9 received a phone call where an argument was overheard.  Upon arrival, 36 year old Lara Davis and 41 year old Christopher Maynard were arguing. Davis agreed to leave the residence, but said she was having trouble locating a lost tooth. Troopers offered assistance, and while searching for the tooth under a chair, located cash and several different prescription narcotics.  Both were lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on various drug charges.  The tooth was never found