APD makes gambling, drug bust

Published 10:23 am Monday, March 23, 2009

ASHLAND, Ky. — An Ashland, Ky. business was raided late last week and its owner was arrested.

Anthony McKenzie, of Ashland owner, of The Side Pocket, a billiards/game room in the 100 block of 17th Street in Ashland, was charged with charged with public intoxication, trafficking in controlled substances and promoting gambling.

According to a statement from the Ashland, Ky., Police Department, officers on routine patrol Thursday noticed persons inside the pool hall when it should have been closed.

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Officers allegedly found McKenzie intoxicated and possessing an undisclosed quantity of narcotics and cash.

Officers also seized illegal gambling equipment. The incident remains under investigation.