Report of stolen car leads police to meth trafficking arrest

Michael Zienkiewicz
Michael Zienkiewicz

IVEL, Ky. — Police called to a report of a stolen vehicle ended up making a drug trafficking arrest instead.

Police were called to the Alpike Motel, at Ivel, Friday evening, over a report that a stolen vehicle was there. When officers arrived, they discovered Michael Zienkiewicz, 30, of Pikeville, trying to get into the car, because the keys were locked inside.

After questioning him, they discovered there was an active warrant for his arrest. They also found him with several bags of meth which appeared to be prepackaged for sale, as well as a container of heroin.

Zienkiewicz was arrested and charged with meth trafficking and possession of heroin.

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