Moore gets 17 years for meth

A 17-year sentence makes history as the largest drug trafficking sentence in Whitley County.

Daryl Moore was convicted of trafficking in methamphetamine greater than two grams and being a persistent felony offender, according to a press release from Commonwealth Attorney Ronnie Bowling.

Moore waived formal sentencing and was sentenced to 17 years on Monday by Whitley County Circuit Court Judge Dan Ballou.

“Moore was arrested by Sgt. Jonas Saunders from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department after a search of his residence yielded over 600 grams of crystal methamphetamine, multiple distribution bags, digital scales, and multiple burner cell phones,” stated the release.

Bowling wrote in the release, “Meth trafficking is not a victimless crime. Meth continues to destroy lives and families as hundreds of Whitley and McCreary Countians struggle with addiction all stemming from the illegal sale of crystal meth. This office will not stop aggressively prosecuting trafficking and ensuring those dealing meth will serve prison sentences.”