2 men arrested in Pulaski County on drug charges, arrest warrant

SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office reported two men were arrested on drug charges Sunday afternoon following an investigation in Somerset.

According to the sheriff's office, around 1:50 p.m. Sunday, police were called to respond to an argument between a man and a woman in the middle of the roadway. Upon arrival and further investigation, officers were led to another home on Stewart Road.

Officers then discovered Cooper David Decker, 44, who had an active warrant for his arrest, standing next to his vehicle in the area. A deputy arrested Decker based on a warrant, officials said.

Additionally, James Mounce, 47, was sitting in the vehicle when officers discovered he also had an active arrest warrant. Authorities reported that Mounce was then arrested by a deputy.

During a search of the vehicle, a deputy allegedly found a handgun in the driver's seat as well as a syringe containing a “clear liquid” on the driver's side of the vehicle.

Officials added that deputies also found “three long guns, an additional pistol, a digital scale, a used methamphetamine pipe, syringes and approximately 51.5 grams (1.8 ounces) of a substance resembling “white crystals suspected to be methamphetamine” in the vehicle.

The sheriff's office reported that Decker was charged with “trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense – (more than 2 grams of methamphetamine)” and “possession of drug paraphernalia.” In addition, an indictment warrant was also served for “receiving stolen property over $1,000 but less than $10,000.”

Mounce was reportedly arrested on four outstanding warrants in Pulaski County, including one for “contempt of court” and three for “failure to appear.”

The office noted that the two arrests were not related to the first call about the dispute on the street.

The Sheriff's Office asked the community, “If you have any information about drug activity or any crime, contact our tip line at 606-679-8477.” You can also leave a tip on our web page at You can remain anonymous by texting PCSOTIP to 847411. , or by using our mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.”