Structure Fire in Hancock County Thursday Leads to Injury, Arrest



            A structure fire in Hawesville Thursday afternoon left one person injured and another under arrest.
            According to Kentucky State Police, agencies responded to 3616 Highway 1389 where a structure was on fire.  During their investigation, they found the alleged remnants of a one pot meth lab and numerous items used in the manufacturing of meth.
            Amanda M Adkins was transported to the Perry County Memorial Hospital with minor burns from the fire.
            William E Wilkerson was arrested and charged with first degree manufacturing meth, unlawful possession of a meth precursor and possession of drug paraphernalia.
            KSP reports the scene is still under investigation and further arrests are likely.

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Locations : Hancock County
People : Amanda M AdkinsWilliam E Wilkerson
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